HB2369

In returns of primaries and elections, further providing for appeals to court from decisions of the county board and for Secretary of the Commonwealth to tabulate, compute and canvass returns; and, in recounts and contests, further providing for entry and effect of decision and providing for appeal.

Introduced·4/9/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB2369 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to expedite appeals and tabulation of election returns.

Pennsylvania HB2369 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to expedite the process for appeals from county board decisions and the tabulation of election returns. The Secretary of the Commonwealth must tabulate, compute, and canvass returns within seven days before the fifth Tuesday after election day. The court must hear appeals from county board decisions without delay, giving them precedence over other business, and must determine the appeal within seven days. The act also mandates that the Secretary of the Commonwealth notify certain state officials upon receiving certified returns.

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History

Apr 9

House

Referred to State Government