Unequal Pennsylvania election policies disenfranchised voters in 2022

A colorful drawing of a hand filling in a ballot with a pen, at the center of a background with a drop box, at the center of a background with a mail ballot. — PA officials were asked about policies regarding drop boxes and mail ballots that had disqualifying technical errors. (Leise Hook for Spotlight PA)

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Unequal election policies disenfranchised some Pennsylvania voters in 2022. Explore what each county did.

The counties make their own policies on drop boxes, fixing mail ballots, and more. Our maps show the uneven landscape that gives Pennsylvanians additional voting options based on where they live.