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.

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 public officials.

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. 

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 collaboratively by WITF's democracy reporter Jordan Wilkie and The Associated Press.

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 series focused on Pennsylvania elections produced collaboratively by WITF's democracy reporter Jordan Wilkie and The Associated Press..

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 WITF's democracy reporter Jordan Wilkie and The Associated Press.

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's democracy reporter Jordan Wilkie and The Associated Press.

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.

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 office. Election officials say more people than ever before are voting same-day mail in ballots. Since election offices don’t have dedicated staff for this method, having lots of people show up all at once puts added strain on already thinly stretched staff and can backlog other important work. 

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 collaboratively by WITF's democracy reporter Jordan Wilkie and The Associated Press.

To vote on or before Election Day, citizens have to register by October 21st.   WITF’s Katie Knol has this explainer on voter registration and maintenance.  To register, request a mail-in ballot, or answer any election questions, go to Vote.pa.gov.   This story is part of an explanatory series focused on Pennsylvania elections produced collaboratively by WITF's democracy reporter Jordan Wilkie and The Associated Press.

More than 20,000 Pennsylvanians living abroad or serving in the military have applied to vote by mail.  WITF’s Jordan Wilkie details  the special accommodations made for them.  This story is part of an explanatory series focused on Pennsylvania elections produced collaboratively by WITF's democracy reporter Jordan Wilkie and The Associated Press.

Deadlines for voters to get their mail-in ballots are coming up fast. WITF’s Katie Knol reports the earlier you apply and return your ballot, the better.

Counties are starting to send out by-mail ballots and some voters are discovering a sticky situation. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie explains humidity is causing some return envelopes to come pre-sealed and offers guidance on what to do about it. 

More and more money is flowing into political campaigns, from races for state judges and lawmakers to president, making elections in the U-S among the world’s most expensive. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie has this explainer on tracking money in Pennsylvania’s state and federal elections. This story is part of an explanatory series focused on Pennsylvania elections produced collaboratively by WITF in Harrisburg and The Associated Press.

Counties are testing their voting machines in preparation for Election Day. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports the tests — combined with post-election audits — make sure the machines count votes correctly.

Former president Donald Trump has been telling one lie consistently since 2016 to justify his popular vote losses. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports the Republican presidential candidate and his allies are again pushing false claims that noncitizens vote.

After voters go to the polls or send in their mail-in ballots, what is the best way to count up all the votes accurately? WITF’s Jordan Wilkie offers this explainer on why Pennsylvania uses machines to count votes — with hand-count audits — rather than only relying on people to count the votes This story is part of an explanatory series focused on Pennsylvania elections produced collaboratively by WITF in Harrisburg and The Associated Press.