Why do election experts oppose hand-counting ballots?
Experts say hand counting ballots takes longer and is less accurate than using machines, and would be impractical in Pennsylvania elections.
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Experts say hand counting ballots takes longer and is less accurate than using machines, and would be impractical in Pennsylvania elections.
Pennsylvania's Supreme Court is siding with lower court decisions to block two third-party presidential candidates from the battleground state's ballot in November's election.
Pennsylvania voters could have their mail-in ballots thrown out if they do not write accurate dates on envelopes they use to return them under a state Supreme Court ruling.
Election Day is eight weeks away, and several local counties will have staffers handling a presidential election for the first time.
When Donald Trump and Kamala Harris meet onstage in Philadelphia, they'll both know there's little debate that Pennsylvania is critical to their chances of winning the presidency.
A court decided that voters in Pennsylvania can cast provisional ballots in place of rejected mail-in ballots.
A federal judge has blocked a new law banning foreign nationals and green card holders from contributing to state ballot campaigns in Ohio.
A state court is halting enforcement of a requirement that voters include accurate, handwritten dates on envelopes used to submit mail-in ballots.
The decision is one of several election-related lawsuits being fought in Pennsylvania's courts, a hotly contested presidential battleground.
Independent presidential candidate Cornel West has lost a legal challenge in his bid to get on the ballot in the battleground of Pennsylvania.
According to Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote, the number of AAPI voters in Pennsylvania has grown by 32% since 2012.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. won't testify in defense of his effort to appear on Pennsylvania's presidential ballot.
Backers of a fall redistricting amendment in Ohio vowed swift legal action Friday after the state ballot board approved ballot language that they decried as inaccurate, devious and manipulative.
A man faces federal charges that he voted in both Florida and in Pennsylvania in the 2020 presidential election and twice in Pennsylvania during the November 2022 election.
Washington County's elected commissioners are being sued over a policy adopted for this year's primary.
A look at young voters and the 2024 election.
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. filed paperwork to get on the ballot for the November election in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania is seeing lots of action targeting gaps in its vote-by-mail laws.
The Shapiro administration announced Tuesday that mail-in ballot applications would be available two months earlier this year.
At a time when former President Donald Trump continues to criticize mail-in ballots, the Shapiro administration announced Tuesday that mail-in ballot applications would be available two months earlier this year. KDKA-TV political editor Jon Delano reports.
The rare special session Republican Gov. Mike DeWine called to pass legislation ensuring President Joe Biden appears on Ohio's fall ballot could take several days.
President Joe Biden could miss the deadline to be included on the ballot in Ohio this fall.
Requiring Pennsylvania mail-in voters to fill out their ballots with the proper date does not run afoul of the Civil Rights Act, a federal appeals court ruled.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick will be the only names on ballots for the office in Pennsylvania's April primary after a ruling by the state's highest court.
There were hundreds of delegates up for grabs for both Democrats and Republicans on Super Tuesday.
The organizers of a plan aimed at making Pittsburgh's South Side safer are standing by their efforts.
Sal Stewart hit a two-run homer, had four RBIs, and scored the winning run as the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Pirates 8-7.
After sitting empty for more than a decade, the Rock Springs Roller Rink is getting a new chapter.
August 1 is PA Donor Day, a day to bring awareness to organ donation and the countless lives it can save.
Investigators said the amount of child sexual abuse material found on Luke Poteete's phone was maybe the largest that they've seen.
The organizers of a plan aimed at making Pittsburgh's South Side safer are standing by their efforts.
Sal Stewart hit a two-run homer, had four RBIs, and scored the winning run as the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Pirates 8-7.
After sitting empty for more than a decade, the Rock Springs Roller Rink is getting a new chapter.
Kentuck Campground in Ohiopyle State Park is among the best places to camp, according to The Dyrt.
August 1 is PA Donor Day, a day to bring awareness to organ donation and the countless lives it can save.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
With one day left, there are still no constitutional sentencing guidelines for the Pennsylvania judicial system when it comes to felony murder.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The number of people who are food insecure is rising, and experts have said that it is only going to get worse.
Just when it looked like relief was heading our way at the gas pump, prices could spike once again in Pittsburgh.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
Our summer interns are being put to the ultimate test with trivia from the year they were born...2005!
B.I.T.E. Pittsburgh is leading a new 'Summer of Local" campaign that helps businesses connect with more sustainable resources...and rewards the consumer for visiting participating organizations.
Chef Bill Fuller from Big Burrito Restaurant Group is here to show us how to make two of the most popular salads served at his restaurants.
Who is going to make an appearance in the studio...Chris Rock? Will Smith? Comedian and impressionist Jay Pharoah is bringing out all the voices!
We're uncovering the story of comedian and impressionist Jay Pharoah!
An investigation into alleged theft at the North Versailles tax collector's office is underway.
Nearly five months into a major road construction project in Beaver County, several small business owners say they are struggling to keep customers coming through the door.
Opposition to a data center at the back end of an industrial park is growing among residents of Hanover Township, Washington County.
A small community in Fayette County is pushing for answers after finding what appears to be raw sewage spilling into the woods.
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
August 1 is PA Donor Day, a day to bring awareness to organ donation and the countless lives it can save.
Chris Deluzio and Ro Khanna met with nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh as the healthcare workers push for a new deal.
Allegheny County has nearly three dozen cases of cyclosporiasis resulting in two hospitalizations.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
An investigation is underway in Uniontown, Fayette County, after police said a man was found dead in his car with a can of Galaxy Gas on the floor.
Sal Stewart hit a two-run homer, had four RBIs, and scored the winning run as the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Pirates 8-7.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Romo was arrested in Wisconsin last week, accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
The Penguins announced a three-year contract extension for forward Tommy Novak.
The organizers of a plan aimed at making Pittsburgh's South Side safer are standing by their efforts.
Data center projects are on municipal drawing boards across the Pittsburgh region, and public opposition is growing.
Businesses in Latrobe and Unity Township are getting ready for the annual influx of players, coaches and fans for Steelers training camp.
A petition is now circulating to put an end to Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest.
A world-renowned Pittsburgh technical school and a major airline have signed an agreement to work hand in hand.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and Robby Incmikoski discuss the sports topics of the day.
The organizers of a plan aimed at making Pittsburgh's South Side safer are standing by their efforts despite recent criticism. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley reports.
It was once the heart of the community, but after years of sitting empty and falling into disrepair, the Rock Springs Roller Rink near Delmont in Westmoreland County is getting a second chance. Chris DeRose shares the latest installment of KDKA-TV's On A Positive Note series.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
