Berks County News

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Recently, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) has taken a significant step towards restoring confidence in Pennsylvania's elections by reaching out to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Al Schmidt. In a letter penned to Schmidt, Congressman Meuser seeks answers to vital questions aimed at addressing concerns about statewide election integrity issues and providing clarity to various stakeholders involved in the electoral process.

The letter, with a focus on ensuring elections are conducted in compliance with the law and with a level of consistency, aims to bolster voter confidence ahead of the 2024 election. Among the topics highlighted in the communication are issues related to non-citizens voting, voting machine testing, mail-in ballots, drop box security, poll watching, ballot curing, and ballot harvesting.

Congressman Meuser emphasized the bipartisan concern for election integrity, citing a recent survey that revealed only 44% of adults are confident in the accuracy of the 2024 election results. He stressed the importance of rebuilding trust and confidence in Pennsylvania's elections, stating, "There is no higher priority than ensuring that the 2024 election will be conducted fairly, according to the law, and that results will be accurately reported."

In his letter, Congressman Meuser posed several crucial questions to Secretary Schmidt, seeking clarification on key issues such as non-citizen voter registration, ballot curing procedures, drop box security, and ballot collection legality in Pennsylvania. He urged prompt attention to these concerns to reassure constituents and uphold the integrity of the upcoming election.

The full extent of Congressman Meuser's inquiries can be accessed through the official letter, underscoring the commitment to transparency and accountability in the electoral process.

As the nation gears up for the 2024 elections, the dialogue initiated by Congressman Meuser underscores the critical need for electoral integrity and public trust in the democratic process. The response from Secretary Schmidt to these inquiries will be eagerly awaited as efforts continue to ensure a fair and transparent electoral environment in Pennsylvania.