The Pennsylvania Department of State has selected Civix, a technology company, to update the state’s voter registration system. The $10.6 million contract will modernize various election-related systems over the next three years. The new system will integrate voter registration, election-night reporting, lobbying disclosure, and campaign finance systems into one interface. This update aims to improve data management and transparency, with the new voter registration component set to be operational for the 2028 presidential election.
Despite a late start and a previous failed attempt to update the system, Secretary of State Al Schmidt is confident in Civix’s ability to deliver on schedule. The new platform will be customizable and adaptable to potential changes in election laws.
While the new system will streamline processes and improve workflow for election officials, some challenges, like transferring voter registrations between counties, will still require legislative action. The potential implementation of early voting in Pennsylvania is also a topic of discussion, with the state needing to support counties in purchasing electronic poll books to manage early voters.
Overall, the new voter registration system aims to bring Pennsylvania’s election infrastructure into the modern age, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in future elections. The project reflects the state’s commitment to transparent and secure elections.
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