Pennsylvania Department of State

The official Twitter account for the Pennsylvania Department of State.

[Pennsylvania Department of State @PAStateDept]

Veterans bring leadership, dedication, and a commitment to service to every role they fill. We're proud of the veterans that currently serve at the Department of State, representing 15% of our workforce. We thank them for their contributions to our department, our Commonwealth, and our country.

[Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro]

Nearly 700,000 veterans call Pennsylvania home — brave men and women who put on the uniform and served our Commonwealth and our country.

On behalf of all of us, thank you for the countless sacrifices you made to fight for our freedoms and defend the values of our nation.

You are the very best of us, and we’ve got your back.

Happy Veterans Day, Pennsylvania.

[Governor Josh Shapiro @GovernorShapiro]

Nearly 700,000 veterans call Pennsylvania home — brave men and women who put on the uniform and served our Commonwealth and our country.

On behalf of all of us, thank you for the countless sacrifices you made to fight for our freedoms and defend the values of our nation.

You are the very best of us, and we’ve got your back.

Happy Veterans Day, Pennsylvania.

[Pennsylvania Department of State @PAStateDept]

Did you know? After every election in Pennsylvania, counties conduct two different types of audits to ensure the reported election outcomes are correct. Both audits occur before any results are certified. Learn more at https://t.co/OM6axRtJIN.

[Pennsylvania Department of State @PAStateDept]

Secretary Al Schmidt was named @pennlaw’s 2026 Honorary Fellow during @PCL_TPIC's Public Interest Week, which brings the community together to explore pressing public interest issues, engage with diverse perspectives, and celebrate the role of law in advancing the public good.

[Pennsylvania Department of State @PAStateDept]

Among Pennsylvania’s dedicated poll workers are high school and college students, some not yet old enough to vote, helping model civic engagement for the next generation. In Lebanon County, student poll workers served in more than half of the county’s precincts during Tuesday’s election.
Read more: https://t.co/bM2HW8Du9a

[Pennsylvania Department of State @PAStateDept]

The hard work of our county election workers is far from over. They continue to count every eligible vote.

[Pennsylvania Department of State @PAStateDept]

The most important people on Election Day are your neighbors who make our representative democracy function the way that it’s intended.

[Pennsylvania Department of State @PAStateDept]

Shortly after polls closed, Secretary Al Schmidt confirmed Pennsylvania held another safe and secure election today and thanked local election officials for helping to run a smooth Election Day with few issues reported by the counties.

Read more: https://t.co/6ooCoOQljF

[Pennsylvania Department of State @PAStateDept]

Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt will hold a press conference at 9 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 3, to provide an update on Pennsylvania’s general election. https://t.co/dmbEfkzNGw

[Pennsylvania Department of State @PAStateDept]

Polls have closed, but if you were in line by 8 p.m., you can still vote.

✅ Election results will be posted online: https://t.co/cV6sqo7uAV

⏱ We know timely results are important but remember that county election officials’ top priority is making sure each eligible ballot is counted accurately and securely. Please be patient while counties count the ballots.

[Pennsylvania Department of State @PAStateDept]

⏰ Polls close in one hour, Pennsylvania. If you haven’t voted yet, NOW is the time.

✅ As long as you’re in line by 8 p.m., you’ll be able to vote.

🗳 Voting in person? Find your polling place: https://t.co/IK4spQqQPu

📮 Need to return your completed mail ballot? Find a drop-off location: https://t.co/rVliBAgBaA

[Pennsylvania Department of State @PAStateDept]

Still have your mail ballot? Return it to your county elections office or designated drop-off location NOW. Mail ballots must be RECEIVED by your county elections office by 8 p.m. TODAY.

Find a drop-off location: https://t.co/HxQxGM61iu

[Pennsylvania Department of State @PAStateDept]

Polls close at 8 p.m. You can vote if you are in line by 8 p.m. If you did not return your mail ballot and want to vote at the polls, bring your mail ballot packet, including the outer envelope, to your polling place to be voided. Then you can vote on your county’s voting system. More information: https://t.co/gpeb8YtDp0

[Pennsylvania Department of State @PAStateDept]

Any activity that threatens, harasses, or intimidates voters at polling places, drop boxes, or county election offices is illegal. Learn more: https://t.co/0wSdIVPt0K

[Pennsylvania Department of State @PAStateDept]

Heading out to vote? Here's who you can expect to see when you arrive at your polling place.

[Pennsylvania Department of State @PAStateDept]

Scanner jams or issues do not prevent voters from having their ballot counted.

When this happens, poll workers follow standard guidance to place the ballots in a secure location and ensure the ballots can be safely scanned and properly counted as soon as the scanners are repaired. The Department of State has not received any reports of county election staff not following the proper procedures or any reports of widespread issues with scanners across all precincts.

[PA Attorney General Dave Sunday @PAAttorneyGen]

Voter intimidation is illegal at the polls and at ballot drop boxes. You can help protect the safety and integrity of our elections.

Report any voter intimidation or harassment you witness.

Notify an election worker and contact our year-round voter information hotline at 1-877-868-3772.

[Pennsylvania Department of State @PAStateDept]

Polling place hours have been extended in three precincts in Chester County until 8:30 p.m.

[Chester County Voter Services @ChescoVoterSvcs]

More information: https://t.co/5DGTs8HeGe

[Pennsylvania Department of State @PAStateDept]

When you check in at a polling place, you will see a poll worker using either a paper or an electronic poll book to manage the voting process and confirm registration. Learn more about these important tools.

[Pennsylvania Department of State @PAStateDept]

The Department of State wants to ensure that every registered voter can make their voice heard and cast their ballot safely and securely.

Questions about voting? Call our voter hotline, 1-877-868-3772, or visit https://t.co/cHN9zCjPIp.