Pennsylvania Election Administration
Chief Election Official(s): Secretary of the Commonwealth (View Website)Election/Appointment Process: Appointed by Governor and confirmed by Senate
Responsibilities:
- Prescribes voter registration forms
- Determines ballot eligibility of parties
- Approves new voting systems/ devices
- Advertises statewide ballot questions
- Prepares election calendar
- Canvasses election returns
- Orders a recount if a statewide question or candidate is defeated by .5% or less of the vote (The county board administers the recount)
Election/Appointment Process:
Responsibilities:
- Initiate recounts in the event of abnormal voting returns
- Handle all state recounts
Public Office Experience: N/A
Reelection/Reappointment Date: N/A
Contact Information: Hon. Pedro Cortes
Secretary of Commonwealth
302 North Capitol Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 787-6458
Fax (717) 787-1734
[email protected]