Pa. casts 19 Electoral College votes for Donald Trump

Electors in every state and the District of Columbia are in their respective state Capitols to cast ballots for president and vice president. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports there’s just one more step before president-elect Donald Trump is cleared to take office.

Pa. election certification not complete at deadline, but close

The inauguration of a new president happens thanks to a careful certification process that traces all the way back to individual counties. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports this week’s election certification, slightly delayed in 3 counties, is the first major administrative step to seating elected publ…

Pennsylvania counties conduct audits and recount before certifying results

Counties across the state are auditing election results to make sure vote totals reflect the will of the voters. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports audits are a key part of the election process before vote totals are certified and officials are sworn into office. 

This is how precincts in Pa. handle unexpected issues on Election Day

On Election Day, poll workers sometimes have to quickly problem-solve to make sure all eligible voters are able to cast a ballot. WITF’s Katie Knol reports counties have backup plans for when issues arise. This story is part of an explanatory series focused on Pennsylvania elections produced coll…

How ballots get from Pennsylvania precincts to election offices

Tamper-evident seals, law enforcement, lots of forms and signatures — all tools used in the secure transport of ballots from precincts to elections offices. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports how votes make it safely from the polling place to the big screen. This story is part of an explanatory serie…

Separating fact from fiction in Pennsylvania's election process

As Election Day looms, the number of false and misleading claims are ratcheting up. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie has this explainer on two common topics of confusion — dead or noncitizen voters. This story is part of an explanatory series focused on Pennsylvania elections produced collaboratively by WI…

Tips for how voters can have a smooth election day.

Having a plan can help voters avoid long lines, prevent mistakes and help fellow citizens. WITF’s Katie Knol has this advice on making your Election Day — November 5th — run smoothly. This story is part of an explanatory series focused on Pennsylvania elections produced collaboratively by WITF'…

Pennsylvania mail-in ballot deadlines are here

Pennsylvanians are running out of time to vote by mail. WITF’s Katie Knol reports there are multiple ways to get and return a mail-in ballot and make sure your votes are counted.

How to vote in-person, early in Pa.

Pennsylvanians can vote by mail or vote in person at a polling place on Election Day. The state doesn’t have early in-person voting, but there is a work around. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie recorded himself requesting and returning a by-mail ballot, all in person and same day, at his county elections off…

In Pennsylvania, am I allowed to drop off a ballot for another voter?

1.7 million Pennsylvania voters are approved to vote by-mail, and about a third of them have already returned ballots. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie explains how to legally get mail-in votes back to elections offices. This story is part of an explanatory series focused on Pennsylvania elections produced…