08/02/2022
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman today said the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania’s decision upholding the constitutionality of no-excuse mail-in voting in the commonwealth assures eligible Pennsylvanians can vote by mail-in ballot in the Nov. 8 general election.
07/28/2022
Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Leigh M. Chapman announced today that ongoing improvements to Pennsylvania’s nurse licensing process will now allow new nursing school graduates to more quickly obtain a temporary practice permit (TPP) as they study for their nursing exams.
06/08/2022
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman announced today the mandatory statewide recount confirmed Mehmet Oz as the winner of the U.S. Senate Republican race.
05/26/2022
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman today ordered a recount in the May 17 Republican primary race for a U.S. Senate seat.
05/17/2022
An hour after polling places in 66 counties closed, Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman reported that today’s midterm primary election in Pennsylvania was successful, with more than 646,000 mail-in ballots already received by midday.
05/16/2022
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman today reminded Pennsylvanians of the Pennsylvania Department of State’s election night returns website, which will offer up-to-the-minute results from counties after the polls close at 8 p.m. on May 17.
05/12/2022
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman urged Pennsylvania voters today to rely on and share election information only from trusted sources.
05/10/2022
In preparation for Pennsylvania’s primary election on May 17, Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman reminds Pennsylvanians they can find comprehensive voting information at vote.pa.gov.
05/04/2022
The Pennsylvania Department of State today announced that its professional licensing waivers issued under the COVID-19 disaster declaration will begin expiring in phases starting May 23. All waivers will expire by June 30.
05/02/2022
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman today urged Pennsylvanians planning to vote by mail ballot in the primary election to apply now, before the May 10 deadline, and return their mail ballot immediately to ensure their vote is counted.
04/27/2022
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman today announced the Pennsylvania Department of State’s online voter registration (OVR) portal is now available in Chinese.
04/26/2022
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman reminded Pennsylvanians today they can apply for, complete and return mail ballots in-person in one visit to their county board of elections office until May 10, 2022.
04/19/2022
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman today reminded eligible Pennsylvanians that May 2 is the deadline to register to vote in the May primary.
04/18/2022
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman announced today the Pennsylvania Department of State (DOS) filed 16 disciplinary actions against charitable organizations, professional solicitors and professional fundraising counsel during the month of March.
04/13/2022
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman today reminded Pennsylvania voters the deadline to apply to vote by mail for the May primary election is 5 p.m., May 10, 2022.
04/04/2022
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman reminded Pennsylvanians today that the deadline to register to vote in the May 17 primary is four weeks away.
03/22/2022
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman announced today that the nomination petition-filing location for state legislative candidates and state committee candidates will be open an additional day – from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2022.
03/17/2022
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman announced today that nomination petition forms are now available for candidates for Pennsylvania General Assembly and state party committee candidates seeking to be on the May 17 primary election ballot.
03/16/2022
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman announced today the Pennsylvania Department of State (DOS) filed four disciplinary actions against charitable organizations, professional solicitors, and professional fundraising counsel during the month of February 2022.
02/25/2022
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman announced today that nomination petition forms are available for congressional and statewide candidates seeking to be on the May 17 primary election ballot, in accordance with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s February 23 order.
02/17/2022
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman announced today the Pennsylvania Department of State (DOS) filed four disciplinary actions against charitable organizations, professional solicitors, and professional fundraising counsel during the month of January 2022.
02/08/2022
The Pennsylvania Department of State is enhancing efforts to help new Pennsylvanians, including immigrants, refugees, and asylees to overcome language, education, and other barriers to get a professional license needed for many jobs in the commonwealth. The Wolf Administration has prioritized occupational licensing reform that cuts red tape and reduces bureaucracy so hardworking people can use their skills and education to get a good job and support their families.
01/18/2022
Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman announced today the Pennsylvania Department of State (DOS) filed disciplinary actions against six charitable organizations, professional solicitors and professional fundraising counsel during the month of December 2021.
11/24/2021
Acting Secretary of State Veronica Degraffenreid announced today that all 67 counties have completed the recount of the Commonwealth Court race and the recount results confirm the original unofficial election results, with Lori A. Dumas winning the second open seat on the court.
11/11/2021
Acting Secretary of State Veronica Degraffenreid today ordered a recount in the Commonwealth Court race for two open seats on Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court.
11/10/2021
Acting Secretary of State Veronica Degraffenreid today issued notice that she will order a statutorily required statewide recount in the Nov. 2 race for two open seats on the Commonwealth Court.
11/10/2021
Acting Secretary of State Veronica Degraffenreid today announced award winners and congratulated the colleges and universities that participated in the Department of State’s 2021 PA Campus Voting Challenge Program to increase voter registration and civic engagement among college students in the commonwealth.
11/02/2021
An hour after polling places closed, Acting Secretary of State Veronica Degraffenreid reported that today’s municipal election in Pennsylvania ran smoothly and without major incident.
11/01/2021
With Tuesday’s municipal election just one day away, Acting Secretary of State Veronica Degraffenreid today reminded Pennsylvanians that the Department of State’s election night returns website offers up-to-the-minute results.