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Elections 101

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This series from Spotlight PA protects you against election misinformation and empowers you to make informed decisions.

The sun sets over Pennsylvania as voters take to the polls in Harrisburg on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022.

Elections 101: What to know about poll watchers, and what they can and can’t do in Pennsylvania

by Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

Poll watchers in Pennsylvania are appointed by candidates and political parties to observe the voting process. Since 2020, their work has become increasingly politicized.

The sun sets over Pennsylvania as voters take to the polls in Harrisburg on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022.

Elections 101: What to know about electronic pollbooks, which Pa. counties use them, and more

by Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA

An election worker in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania examines an ExpressVoteXL voting machine during the 2022 primary.

Elections 101: Everything you need to know about Pa.'s voting machines, how the state keeps them safe, and more

by Carter Walker of Votebeat

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