Pennsylvanians Nominate State Supreme Court Candidates
On Tuesday, May 16, voters in Pennsylvania nominated two candidates for the state’s open Supreme Court seat left vacant by the death of Democratic Chief Justice Max Baer in October 2022.
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Pennsylvania Court Dismisses Republican Lawsuit Challenging Cure Procedures
On Thursday, March 23, a Pennsylvania court dismissed a Republican lawsuit challenging the authority of county boards of elections to develop and implement mail-in ballot cure procedures.
Pennsylvania House Committee Removes Proof of ID Amendment from Bill
On March 1, a Pennsylvania state House committee removed a proposed constitutional amendment requiring proof of ID to vote from Senate Bill 1.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Explains 2022 Order Disqualifying Certain Mail-in Ballots
On Wednesday, Feb. 8, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued its opinion explaining its prior ruling that blocked certain mail-in ballots from being counted during the 2022 midterm elections.
Pennsylvania Democrats Win State House Majority After Months of Uncertainty
On Tuesday, Feb. 7, Democratic candidates in Pennsylvania won three special elections for state House in Allegheny County, home to Pittsburgh.
U.S. Department of Justice Provides Input in Pennsylvania Mail-in Voting Case
On Friday, Feb. 3, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a statement of interest in a federal lawsuit in Pennsylvania challenging the state’s rules against counting undated mail-in ballots and wrongly dated mail-in ballots.
Pennsylvania Board Releases Mail-in Voting Recommendations
On Monday, Jan. 23, the Pennsylvania Election Law Advisory Board (ELAB) released an interim report recommending updates to Act 77, Pennsylvania’s mail-in voting law.
Pennsylvania Court Denies GOP Request To Delay Special Elections for State House
On Friday, Jan. 13, a Pennsylvania court denied state Rep. Bryan Cutler’s (R) request to block the Allegheny County Board of Elections and Pennsylvania Department of State from holding special elections on Feb. 7 for three state House vacancies.
Proof of ID to Vote Amendment Passes Pennsylvania Senate
On Wednesday, Jan. 11, the Pennsylvania Senate passed Senate Bill 1, a package of proposed amendments to the state constitution.
Pennsylvania Court Hears Legislative Special Elections Challenge
On Wednesday, Jan. 11, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania heard oral argument in a case challenging state Rep. Joanna McClinton’s (D) ability to act as speaker and majority leader of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, which Democrats narrowly won in the 2022 midterm elections.
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