FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 16, 2021 CONTACT: Douglas R. Smith dsmith@eriecountypa.gov 814-451-6303 Erie, PA – Have you decided to run for public office and need direction? The Erie County Bureau of Elections will host a virtual question and answer event Thursday, February 18th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm for all Erie
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County Executive Dahlkemper will not run for reelection
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 15, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT: Melissa J. Dixon mdixon@eriecountypa.gov Erie, PA – County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper announced Tuesday, Dec. 15, that she will not seek another term at the conclusion of her eight years as County Executive. She released this statement: “It has been my absolute privilege
Chair of Election Board issues statement following unattributed allegations about backdating
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 6, 2020 CONTACT: Douglas R. Smith dsmith@eriecountypa.gov 814-451-6303 Erie, PA – Unattributed allegations about the backdating of mail-in ballots by the United States Postal Service in Erie County has some citizens angry and concerned. Election Board Chairman Carl Anderson III stands by the processes of the
Erie County Board of Elections addresses Sharpie concerns
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 4, 2020 CONTACT: Douglas R. Smith dsmith@eriecountypa.gov 814-451-6303 Erie, PA – Erie County Board of Elections Chairman Carl Anderson III issued the following statement after reports circulated around social media that the use of Sharpies on ballots in Arizona, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio led to uncounted
Erie County Board of Elections praises branches for a successful election process
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 4, 2020 CONTACT: Douglas R. Smith dsmith@eriecountypa.gov 814-451-6303 Erie, PA – The Erie County Board of Elections cites various contributors from other branches of County government, who provided personnel and other resources to the Elections Department; a team effort that helped lead to a successful election