Pennsylvania is updating its voter registration system but won't reveal progress
9 hours ago
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- Pennsylvania's voter registration system upgrade has cost nearly $1.4 million so far, with a $10.6 million contract signed with Civix.
- Officials aim for the updated system to be ready for the 2027 elections, but specific timelines and progress reports are not publicly shared due to security concerns.
- The aging SURE system, built in the early 2000s, is prone to crashes and needs upgrades to handle modern elections, including mail voting and integration with other state tools.
- The Department of State is gathering requirements for five aspects: voter registration, election administration, management, election night reporting, and campaign finance/lobbying disclosure.
- County election officials have limited insight into the project's status, and the department prioritizes quality over deadlines, hoping to launch the system for the 2025 municipal election.