The Democracy Defense Foundation Pennsylvania board congratulates all of the candidates who won on Election Day. We recognize the effort it takes to run for office and the honor that comes with serving. We wish every incoming and returning official the best as they lead Pennsylvania forward in the years ahead.

We also thank Pennsylvania’s dedicated election workers, poll workers and county election officials for running a free, fair, safe and secure election. Our elections could not happen without them. 

While the day was not without its challenges, from rural counties to our largest cities, these officials ran exacting, professional operations. They verified registrations, secured mail-in ballots and protected voting machines under state and federal law so every eligible voter could cast a ballot without fear or favor. We as Pennsylvanians should be proud of their efforts. 

Democracy Defense Foundation Pennsylvania works to defend the transparency, safety, security and validity of Pennsylvania’s elections system. 

Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell,

Former United States Reps. Jim Gerlach and Melissa Hart, and

Former Pennsylvania House Speaker Keith McCall
Democracy Defense Foundation Pennsylvania 
www.democracydefensefoundation.org/pa