Secretary of the Commonwealth Expresses Confidence in Election Preparations After Visiting All 67 County Elections Offices in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA – Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt completed visits to all 67 county elections offices in Pennsylvania, concluding his final county visit in Philadelphia – where he oversaw elections for 10 years as a city commissioner and member of the bipartisan board of elections. 

Schmidt joined Philadelphia City Commissioners Chairman Omar Sabir, Vice Chair Lisa Deeley, and Commissioner Seth Bluestein for a tour of the Philadelphia Election Warehouse to highlight preparations for the mail ballot-counting process. 

“The Shapiro Administration is committed to supporting our county partners,” Schmidt said. “These visits were a sign of that commitment and an opportunity to learn how the Department of State can best assist them in their important work. From Wayne to Allegheny, every county faces unique challenges. One of the reasons I have such confidence in the security and accuracy of Pennsylvania’s elections is I have seen firsthand the integrity and professionalism of these local officials.”

As Schmidt traveled across the Commonwealth, he spoke with the local press in almost every county. See below for coverage from his visits:

State’s top election official makes stop | News, Sports, Jobs - Altoona Mirror

Sec. Schmidt tours region, says elections safe, accurate | News | bradfordera.com

Commonwealth Secretary Schmidt visits Towanda, discusses electoral matters | Local/Regional | thedailyreview.com

Schmidt says Cambria election office 'well-run'

Secretary of State Schmidt hopes courts bring clarity to mail-in ballot questions - Observer-Reporter

Pennsylvania's top elections official praises Franklin County elections team

State election chief visits county | Local | huntingdondailynews.com

State Secretary of State visits county elections office | Local News | ncnewsonline.com

State commonwealth secretary visits with Luzerne County election officials; says he is impressed – Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice

Secretary of state seeks to take politics out of holding elections | News | sharonherald.com

State secretary discusses poll worker safety, election fraud prevention in visit to Montour County | News | dailyitem.com

Secretary of the commonwealth, in Pottsville, encourages greater preparation for Election Day – Pottsville Republican Herald

Secretary Schmidt visits county, talks election processes | Local | tiogapublishing.com

Pa. secretary of state visits Washington, Greene elections offices - Observer-Reporter

Pa. Secretary visits Westmoreland elections office | Local News | latrobebulletinnews.com

Secretary Al Schmidt visits Wyoming County to discuss voting – Wyoming County Examiner

For more information about voting and elections in Pennsylvania, visit the Department of State’s voter information website at vote.pa.gov.