PA Department of State

We are proud to announce that our redesigned mail ballot materials received a 2024 Clearinghouse Awards Honorable Mention from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission in the 'Election Administration: Innovations or New Practices in Election Administration' category. The Clearies recognize impactful election programs nationwide. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eSNvrJ28

Secretary Schmidt today reminded registered Pennsylvania voters who want to vote by mail that they have until May 13 to apply for their ballot for the May 20 primary election. Read more:  https://lnkd.in/eywWEjZj

Secretary Al Schmidt was named “Standout Secretary of State” today by ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, a nonpartisan national initiative to foster civic engagement among college students. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-KPRsKt

Secretary Al Schmidt reminded Pennsylvanians today that the deadline to register to vote in the May 20 primary is four weeks away. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eHHFWVeX

In preparation for the May 20 primary election, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt today launched the Shapiro Administration's voter education efforts. Read more: https://lnkd.in/enQbqm9X

✏️ Attention PA High School Students, Teachers and Administrators ✏️ You are invited to attend a virtual information session with the Pennsylvania Department of State at noon on Friday, March 14, to learn about the Governor’s Civic Engagement Award program (GCEA). This popular program recognizes Pennsylvania high school students for educating and engaging their fellow students in the electoral process. Learn how you can help empower the next generation of voters. 📅 To RSVP, please contact Diane Gordian at dgordian@pa.gov. #CivicLearningWeek

"The state’s top election official calls on the Legislature to update rules, and to give local administrators a voice.” Read more from Secretary Schmidt's conversation with Votebeat: https://lnkd.in/eKyhZ2tv

The Commonwealth will begin the process of implementing a modern elections management system to keep Pennsylvania elections safe and secure. The new system will replace multiple current elections-related systems to provide a streamlined, one-stop-shop elections administration and voter experience. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eVru_XDY

🌟 Looking for a career that makes a difference? Meet us at the Commonwealth Job Fair! Discover our open positions across agencies and learn about the excellent benefits of working with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  📆 Wednesday, March 5th  🕒 11AM – 1PM  📍 Location Updated - Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center – Cameron Street Lobby    Register here: https://bit.ly/4aOxH0A  Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WZ7OWh  #CommonwealthCareers #PAJobFair #FindYourPassion

The Commonwealth’s first sanctioned bare-knuckle fighting event, Knucklemania V, was a great success, drawing a sold-out crowd of 17,762 fans to the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Ticket sales totaled $2.15 million, and the event generated $107,500 in revenue for the State Athletic Commission. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ezgF-RuZ