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Pennsylvania's Secretary of the Commonwealth, Al Schmidt, reported that the state’s municipal election day proceeded safely and securely. Voters across Pennsylvania participated in elections at 9,163 polling places staffed by about 45,000 poll workers.
Schmidt expressed appreciation for those involved in running the election. "Thank you to the hundreds of county officials and the approximately 45,000 poll workers who staffed 9,163 polling places so their fellow Pennsylvanians could make their voices heard today," Schmidt said. "Though Election Day falls only twice per year, most of these dedicated public servants work year-round to mitigate against potential problems when it's time for voters to choose their elected officials."
He also noted that some counties encountered issues during voting but received prompt support from the Department of State. "When counties identified issues today, our staff immediately worked hand-in-hand with them so voters could still cast their ballots," Schmidt said.
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