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PA Won’t Test Internet E-Pollbooks in 2026 Primary
Only three counties signed up as the state cited unresolved technical questions and low interest, pushing the e-pollbook test to at least 2027.
- The Pennsylvania Department of State is postponing its internet-connected e-pollbook pilot until at least 2027, citing unresolved technical questions and low county interest.
- Only Philadelphia, Lebanon, and Delaware counties had signed up for the pilot, which would have enabled real-time turnout monitoring and instant updates to resolve Election Day errors like misprinted voter lists.
- Delaware County election director Jim Allen said paper pollbooks are 'like turning back the clock,' adding, "You could address that in minutes; it would not be a mad scramble" with internet connectivity.
- The DOS will conduct a comprehensive feasibility review after the 2026 General Election, as spokesperson Ellen Lyon said collaborative discussions identified key technical and operational considerations.
- Lebanon County elections director Sean Drasher called the delay a "shame," while Allen said he "absolutely" hopes to use internet-connected e-pollbooks for the 2028 presidential election.
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Pennsylvania won’t test internet-connected e-pollbooks in 2026 primary
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