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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.