Pennsylvania House Advances Bill Preventing Private Election Funds

Pennsylvania House Advances Bill Preventing Private Election Funds
Virginia residents vote at a voting location in the Rocky Run Middle School in Chantilly, Va., on Nov. 2, 2021. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
Beth Brelje
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Did Facebook money pay for training election staff at your polling place? In Pennsylvania, it depends on the county where you voted.

Now, Republican lawmakers aim to end that practice through House Bill 2044, sponsored by state Rep. Eric Nelson. It amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to prohibit county boards of election and the secretary of state from accepting any private donation for operating elections, employing staff, selecting, or equipping a polling place; or for use in voter education or outreach.

Beth Brelje
Beth Brelje
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Beth Brelje is a former reporter with The Epoch Times. Ms. Brelje previously worked in radio for 20 years and after moving to print, worked at Pocono Record and Reading Eagle.
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