Pennsylvania was one of the pivotal states that determined the outcome of the 2020 presidential race. It also served as a microcosm for widespread controversies concerning how election officials, political parties, and the courts would interact (and sometimes clash) in the process leading to certification. Although Pennsylvania’s 2020 election was far from perfect, overall the state’s election administration should serve as an encouraging example of a difficult task accomplished with competence and leadership.
Authors: Axel Hufford and Sarah Maung