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Tomorrow night, the entire nation watches the Keystone State.
This segment explores what to expect from Pennsylvania on Election Night – from the process of delivering timely, accurate results, building trust in the system, and how this election could shape future election code reforms.
Former Election Director of Dauphin County Jerry Feaser and Election Director of Mercer County Thad Hall shared insights you won't want to miss ahead of tomorrow's election.
Big Names Make News
Fmr. Election Director Jerry Feaser explained PA's shortcomings with its early voting process. "It is challenging because of all of the paperwork that's involved to do our version of 'early voting.' If we really had an early voting process in PA, it would be very smooth." [Watch] ([link removed])
Mercer County Election Director Thad Hall talked about the operational challenges of not pre-canvassing ballots. "I'm having to pull resources away from voters in polling places that need our assistance. It diminishes my ability to help our precincts on Election Day."
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Lancaster Commissioner Ray D’Agostino said, “This was detected, it was stopped, and the investigation is ongoing,” confirming the county's election processes remain secure following the staff's detection of a batch of 2,500 suspicious voter registration applications last week. [Watch ([link removed]) ]
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Numbers You Need to Know
Public Opinion
* Good news: a divided nation finds common ground. Over half of likely voters believe November 5, 2024, will be the most pivotal Election Day of their lives. [Quinnipiac ([link removed]) ]
Voter Interests
* More of the state’s registered voters see natural gas drilling as boosting the economy, with 51% in favor, compared to 33% who view it as environmentally harmful. [F&M Poll ([link removed]) ]
* 43% of PA respondents say they are “worse off” financially than a year ago. [F&M Poll ([link removed]) ]
Elections
* New CNN/SSRS and Quinnipiac polls confirm a deadlock between Harris and Trump in PA. [PoliticsPA ([link removed]) ]
* In the U.S. Senate race, only 1% are Trump-Casey and Trump-Other voters, with virtually no Harris-McCormick or Harris-Other voters. [F&M Poll ([link removed]) ]
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All Eyes on PA – Here's What You Can Expect on Election Night
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In Case You Missed It...
This segment dives into 2024 policy priorities should the GOP retake control of the PA House, and big reforms planned for the Auditor General's office in another term.
PA Auditor General Tim DeFoor and PA House Minority Leader Bryan Cutler shared insights you won't want to miss ahead of tomorrow's election.
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The Voices of Reason podcast has covered the most important issues in Pennsylvania politics – from education funding ([link removed]) to trust in elections ([link removed]) . Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt ([link removed]) , PA Treasurer Stacy Garrity ([link removed]) , and House Appropriations Chairman Jordan Harris ([link removed]) are just a few of many influential guests who have joined us for exclusive interviews and roundtable discussions.
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