Counties Are Getting 'Election Ready 2020' But Need the State's Help

By LISA SCHAEFER

Executive Director

County Commissioners Association of Pa.

This fall’s presidential election is coming up quickly, and during every day leading up to Nov. 3, Pennsylvania’s county leaders and election officials are hard at work preparing to administer an impartial and accurate election.

And what’s top of mind for them? Making sure that voters can cast their votes, regardless of what type of ballot they use, and that those votes are accurately counted according to law.

In June, Pennsylvania had its first experience with mail-in ballots under Act 77 of 2019, although as a carbon...