After county officials confirmed the accuracy of reported results through two pre-certification audits, Secretary Al Schmidt certified the results of Pennsylvania’s 2026 primary election.
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- ⚽️ We’ve teamed up with the @PaCrimeComm to raise awareness about human trafficking ahead of @FWC26Philly. Together, we can help keep awareness in play. Learn more: pa.gov/humantrafficki…
- "Voting 50 years in a row is a very significant achievement, Schmidt said. And these voters are role models. It’s a testament to their commitment to civic participation and caring about the community and their country."
- This week, Secretary Al Schmidt helped induct 52 @MercerCountyPA residents into the Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame. 📺 Watch:
00:00 - The PA Department of State will continue taking action to protect the public from misleading or unlawful practices, including those involving emerging technologies.If you encounter a chatbot falsely claiming to be a licensed professional in Pennsylvania, report it at pa.gov/ReportABot.
- We ❤️ our student poll workers! Thank you @VotebeatUS for shining a light on the future leaders helping to keep democracy working across the Commonwealth:
- Did you know? After every primary and general election in Pennsylvania, counties conduct two different types of audits to ensure the reported election outcomes are correct. Both audits occur before any results are certified. Learn more at vote.pa.gov/Audits.
- Today, the Department of State began Pennsylvania’s statewide risk-limiting election audit (RLA) of the May 19, 2026, primary election. Read more: pa.gov/agencies/dos/n…
- The Department of State begins Pennsylvania’s risk-limiting election audit (RLA) of the 2026 primary election ballot.
- Coverage of yesterday’s Governor’s Civic Engagement Awards Ceremony, which honored 35 Pennsylvania schools for their student‑led efforts to register eligible classmates to vote.
- Secretary Al Schmidt announced today that 35 Pennsylvania high schools won Governor’s Civic Engagement Awards for student-led efforts to register their eligible classmates to vote during the 2025-26 school year. Read more: pa.gov/agencies/dos/n…
- Congratulations to the 35 PA high schools that earned Governor's Civic Engagement Awards during the 2025-26 school year. Join this year's awards ceremony livestream.
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“Public service isn’t just about delivering services efficiently and effectively. The important part is strengthening confidence in our Republic. Democracy only works through trust. Your charge is to build institutions and engender that trust.” @Penn
