Keystone Votes

05/06/2026

PA Voice Executive Director Salewa Ogunmefun discusses the SAVE Act, legislation under consideration that would "fix" a "problem" that doesn't actually exist, and urges legislators to take up commonsense election reforms to make it easier for all eligible voters to cast their ballots.

As the midterm elections in November draw closer, renewed attempts to undermine our democracy are on the rise. Instead of creating confusion and introducing prohibitions that make voting more difficult, we should be considering ways to make voting more accessible for all eligible voters. Recently, S...

04/09/2026

PA Department of State Secretary Al Schmidt has the facts on noncitizen voting. "Putting so many resources behind looking into something that there’s really no evidence is occurring in any way that’s widespread or systematic … results in eligible citizens being disenfranchised from that process, and certainly can do more harm than good," he tells Votebeat.

Al Schmidt might have more experience identifying noncitizen voters than anyone else.

10/29/2025

🗳️Planning to cast your ballot in person? If you need help locating your polling station, visit https://www.vote.pa.gov/ or reach out to 866-OUR-VOTE or your local election office. Remember, only first-time voters at their designated locations are required to present identification. Make your voice count.

10/22/2025

Pennsylvanians continue to benefit from the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 which, among other protections, includes rules for language access to ensure every eligible citizen has the right to vote. But voter disenfranchisement can and does still happen, even here, especially as it relates to language access.

Ahmet Selim Tekelioglu of CAIR - Philadelphia Chapter writes in The Philadelphia Citizen that large cities have already taken steps to make their voting systems more accessible to those for whom English is not their first language. More cities in Pennsylvania should do the same.

Read Ahmet’s full piece here. ⬇️

A Muslim-American advocate urges Philadelphia to remove voting language barriers and make it easier for non-English speaking citizens to vote

10/21/2025

📫Do you plan to vote by mail? By law, your county must send your ballot 2 weeks before the election. If it doesn’t arrive or is lost, call your county election office for a replacement.

📩Track your ballot at https://vote.pa.gov/mailballotstatus

10/20/2025

❗REMINDER! Today is the last day to register to vote in the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 4th. Know your rights! https://www.keystonevotes.org/knowyourrights

09/25/2025

Pennsylvanians will vote in municipal and statewide judicial races on Nov. 4. Are you ready? Spotlight PA has a website devoted to helping you navigate the state’s election process – from important voting deadlines to the different ways to cast a ballot. Be sure to check it out – and be sure to follow us over the coming weeks for additional reminders and important information leading up to your vote!

Spotlight PA is here to help you navigate the Pennsylvania election process — from important voting deadlines to the different ways to cast a ballot to explainers on relevant legal rulings and how they affect you.

09/17/2025

ICYMI: Tuesday was National Voter Registration Day. Didn’t sign up? It’s not too late. Oct. 20 is the last day to register to vote before the Nov. 4 election.

The PA Department of State outlines all the instructions you need to register online, by mail, and in person. Get everything you need to know to prepare for : https://www.pa.gov/services/vote/register-to-vote -cdc8c772ae-item-4445679a1c