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Secretary of the Commonwealth Reminds Eligible Pennsylvanians to Register to Vote by Oct. 23 to Participate in November Election

Get details on how to register to vote or how to update your voter registration status at vote.pa.gov

09/27/2023
Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt reminded Pennsylvanians today that the Oct. 23 deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 7 municipal election is just one month away. Ensuring that our elections are conducted freely and fairly, and that every eligible voter can make their voice heard, are top priorities of the Shapiro Administration.

Shapiro Administration Takes Action to Address Nursing Shortage, Allows Additional Licensed Nurses to Practice in PA

RNs, LPNs licensed through interstate Nurse Licensure Compact will be able to practice in PA, help ease Commonwealth’s nursing shortage

08/22/2023
In keeping with Governor Josh Shapiro’s commitment to expanding Pennsylvania’s workforce and serving Pennsylvanians more efficiently, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt announced today Pennsylvania is taking the first step to implement the Nurse Licensure Compact by allowing nurses with multistate licenses issued by 40 other states and territories to practice in Pennsylvania. This key step will help address Pennsylvania’s severe nursing shortage and increase health care access for patients across the Commonwealth.

Shapiro Administration Educates Veterans’ Groups, Organizations About Tool Relating Military Experience to Civilian Job Requirements

Presentation to veterans’ services council is the latest in a series highlighting Pennsylvania’s innovative military occupational crosswalk 

07/26/2023
The Department of State (DOS) continued expanding awareness of its innovative ‘Occupational Crosswalk’ tool that helps veterans and service members translate their military experience into civilian career opportunities by giving a presentation on the tool yesterday to the Governor’s Advisory Council on Veterans’ Services. 

Shapiro Administration Announces 37 PA High Schools Earn Governor’s Civic Engagement Awards for Helping More Than 3,500 Eligible Students Register to Vote

07/21/2023
The Pennsylvania departments of State and Education announced today that 37 high schools in the commonwealth won Governor’s Civic Engagement Awards (GCEA) during the 2022-23 school year.

35 Shapiro Administration Nominees Approved to Serve on State Professional Licensing Boards and Commissions

New professional and public board members will help protect Pennsylvanians’ health and safety

07/12/2023
The Pennsylvania Department of State announced today that 35 Pennsylvanians have been approved by the state Senate to serve on 21 of the state’s professional licensing boards and commissions.

Al Schmidt Takes Office as Secretary of the Commonwealth

06/29/2023
Today, Al Schmidt officially became Secretary of the Commonwealth in accordance with the Pennsylvania Constitution. 

Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Certifies Results of 2023 Primary

06/22/2023
Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt announced today he officially certified the final results of the 2023 Primary Election yesterday afternoon.

Election Audit Affirms Accuracy of 2023 Primary Count Outcome

06/08/2023
 In keeping with Governor Shapiro’s commitment to secure and transparent elections, Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt announced today that a statewide audit of the May 16, 2023, Democratic primary for Pennsylvania Supreme Court found no discrepancies between the original and audited unofficial results.

Department of State Livestreams Kickoff of Pennsylvania’s Statewide Risk-Limiting Audit of the 2023 Municipal Primary

05/25/2023
Ensuring that our elections are conducted freely and fairly, and that every eligible voter can make their voice heard, are top priorities of the Shapiro Administration. To continue Governor Shapiro’s commitment to transparency about election administration in the Commonwealth, the Department of State livestreamed the process to randomly select batches of ballots that will be audited as part of Pennsylvania’s second statewide risk-limiting audit (RLA).

Acting Secretary of State Reports Free, Fair, Secure Primary Election Across Pennsylvania

05/16/2023
Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt said that today’s municipal primary election in Pennsylvania ran smoothly, with county elections boards reporting a minimal number of routine issues.   

Shapiro Administration Urges Voters to Know Their Rights at the Polls

Polling locations will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Primary Day, May 16

05/15/2023
Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt today encouraged registered Pennsylvania voters to educate themselves about their rights before they vote in person on May 16. Ensuring that our elections are conducted freely and fairly, and that every eligible voter can make their voice heard, are top priorities of the Shapiro Administration.

Shapiro Administration Announces Chinese-Language Version of Department of State’s Voter Information Website Is Now Available

05/12/2023
Today, Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt announced that the Chinese-language version of vote.pa.gov is now live as the Shapiro Administration continues its commitment to ensuring that all eligible voters have the resources they need to make their voices heard.

Department of State Election Returns Website Will Provide First Look at Primary Election Results

05/10/2023
Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt reminded Pennsylvanians today that the Department of State’s election night returns website will offer up-to-the-minute results from counties after the polls close on May 16.

Shapiro Administration Reminds Voters of One-Stop Shop for Trusted Election Information

Vote.pa.gov provides voters with resources to verify their voter registration, locate their polling place, and learn how to return their mail ballot

05/09/2023
In preparation for the May 16 primary election, Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt reminded Pennsylvania voters they can find comprehensive voting information at vote.pa.gov. Ensuring that our elections are conducted freely and fairly, and that every eligible voter can make their voice heard, are top priorities of the Shapiro Administration.

Shapiro Administration Reminds Voters the Deadline to Apply for a Mail Ballot for the May Primary Is Just One Week Away

05/02/2023
Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt today urged Pennsylvanians planning to vote by mail ballot in the May primary election to apply online or in person now, before the May 9 deadline, and return their mail ballot immediately to ensure their vote can be counted.

Shapiro Administration Announces Spanish-Language Version of Department of State’s Voter Information Website Is Now Available

04/27/2023
Today, Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt announced that the Spanish-language version of vote.pa.gov is now live. The Shapiro Administration is committed to ensuring that every eligible voter has the resources they need to make their voices heard, and today’s announcement continues to build on that commitment.

Shapiro Administration Reminds Voters the Deadline to Register to Vote Is Only Two Weeks Away

04/17/2023
Today, Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt reminded eligible Pennsylvanians that the May 1 deadline to register to vote in the May 16 primary is only two weeks away. Ensuring that our elections are conducted freely and fairly, and that every eligible voter can make their voice heard, are top priorities of the Shapiro Administration.

Acting Secretary of State Reminds Voters the Deadline to Apply for a Mail-in or Absentee Ballot Is May 9

04/12/2023
Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt today reminded Pennsylvania voters the deadline to apply to vote by mail in the municipal primary is 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 9. 

Shapiro Administration Announces Pennsylvania Will Host the Golden Gloves of America National Boxing Championship for the First Time

04/06/2023
Pennsylvania’s State Athletic Commission (SAC) announced today that the Golden Gloves of America National Tournament of Champions will be held in Pennsylvania for the first time in its 100-year history.

Acting Secretary of State Reminds Eligible Pennsylvanians to Register to Vote

04/03/2023
Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt reminded Pennsylvanians today that the deadline to register to vote in the May 16 municipal primary is four weeks away. Ensuring that our elections are conducted freely and fairly, and that every eligible voter can make their voice heard, are top priorities of the Shapiro Administration.

The Shapiro Administration Introduces New “Occupational Crosswalk” to Help Veterans and Service Members Obtain Civilian Employment in Pennsylvania

02/10/2023
Today, Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt and Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler, Pennsylvania’s acting adjutant general and head of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, unveiled a military occupational crosswalk to assist veterans and service members in translating their work experience into civilian jobs in the commonwealth. The crosswalk is a series of charts for each occupation licensed by the Department of State that compares the licensing requirements with the typical duties, training, qualifications, and related credentials associated with military occupations.