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Election officials in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, are finalizing preparations for next Tuesday's elections. Sean McCormack, Cumberland County District Attorney, stated that he has never encountered a case of voter intimidation. He recalled a voter fraud incident years ago when an elderly woman's husband voted for her by absentee ballot after she had died. Election workers identified discrepancies and investigated the matter.
As reported by NewsCord, election officials across the U.S. are preparing for potential disruptions, including actions by President Donald Trump and his allies. Measures include tightening security, training workers, and preparing legal challenges. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon warned of possible federal government interference, while Maricopa County Supervisor Thomas Galvin emphasized the need to be prepared for worst-case scenarios.
In Pennsylvania, Secretary of State Al Schmidt assured voters of the security of the state's voting systems. He highlighted the use of paper ballots, post-election audits, and voter identification procedures as safeguards. Nearly 75% of the 1.3 million requested mail ballots have been returned, and voters are encouraged to drop off remaining ballots in person to ensure they are counted by 8 p.m. on Election Day, according to WGAL.
The Department of Justice plans to send election monitors to polling locations in four Pennsylvania counties to oversee compliance with federal voting rights laws. Voters are advised to report any intimidation to poll workers or local election offices and can seek assistance from the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE.