Federal Appellate Court Orders Counting of Undated PA Ballots
On May 27, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion explaining why Lehigh County in Pennsylvania must count undated mail-in ballots from a judicial election last November.
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What Happened in the Pennsylvania Republican Senate Race
After Pennsylvania’s primary election, the Republican Senate election was still too close to call, triggering an automatic recount. David McCormick sued Pennsylvania election officials, arguing that undated mail-in ballots should be counted. The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, one of the state’s two appellate courts, ultimately granted McCormick’s request.
Federal Judges Dismiss Claims in Republican Lawsuit Over PA Map
Last night, a three-judge panel presiding over a federal challenge to Pennsylvania’s new congressional map dismissed two out of three claims in the lawsuit.
Republicans Ask U.S. Supreme Court To Weigh In on Redistricting Cases
UPDATE: On Monday, March 7, the U.S. Supreme Court denied both applications.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Adopts New Congressional Map
Today, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court adopted a new congressional map for the next decade.
Pennsylvania Law Expanding Voter Access Struck Down by Court
Today, a Pennsylvania trial court struck down Act 77, a 2019 law aimed at expanding voting access across the Commonwealth.
Pennsylvania Democrats Introduce Bill To Improve Voting Access
This week, Pennsylvania Democrats introduced the K. Leroy Irvis Voting Rights Protection Act, House Bill 2090, an election reform bill focused on making voting easier and safer.
Second Impasse Lawsuit Filed in Pennsylvania
On Friday, a second lawsuit was filed in Pennsylvania to ensure that the state adopts a new congressional map based on 2020 census data before the 2022 election.
Voters Sue for New Congressional Map in Pennsylvania
Today, a lawsuit was filed on behalf of a group of voters in Pennsylvania seeking to ensure that new congressional districts are in place for the 2022 elections.
Second Lawsuit Filed To Stop Republican Investigation of 2020 Election Results
On Thursday night Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro (D) filed a lawsuit on behalf of Pennsylvania, its Department of State and Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth, Veronica Degraffenreid, against Republican state senators.