November 07, 2023 - Harrisburg, PA
Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt said that today's municipal election in Pennsylvania ran relatively smoothly, with county elections boards reporting a minimal number of isolated issues. "Thank you to our county election officials and poll workers for conducting another successful election in the Commonwealth," Schmidt said. "I also thank the voters who did their part and cast their ballot in this municipal election."A handful of counties reported routine issues throughout the day, such as precincts opening a few minutes late. The Department offered its assistance to counties as they resolved those issues.The most recent issue occurred in Delaware County, where police said a bomb threat investigation led them to close the polling place inside Radnor High School. The polling place was relocated to Radnor Elementary School, and a Court of Common Pleas judge ordered the voting hours there extended until 9 p.m.The day's main issue occurred in Northampton County, where a clerical error by the voting system vendor caused a labeling mistake for some voters related to their selections in the Superior Court judge retention questions. Ultimately, county officials said, all voters' selections were correctly tabulated.Speakers include:Al Schmidt, Secretary of the Commonwealth