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Timely Topics Events

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Timely Topics
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"The Advantages and Limits of Ranked Choice Voting "
(Click on the title link above to view the presentation on YouTube.)

Presented By Dr. Paul Adams, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg

(View videos of other Timely Topics presentations on YouTube.)

"Disinformation in Local News, Social Media & Election Integrity"

"What Closed Primaries Mean to Pennsylvania Voters"

"Election Integrity and All Other Things Election"

(View videos of other Timely Topics presentations on YouTube.)

"K-12 Governance and the Role of School Boards"

"Finding One Billion Dollars: Funding Westmoreland County Schools"

Making a difference in our community
Empowering Voters Defending Democracy

Scottdale Pride
Voter Information Event

2024 was our third year at this event in Scottdale
engaging the attendees on
voting issues and sharing our new
VOTE411 QR coded bracelets and keychain tags.

Hempfield Area High School

Ken Stough sponsors the Project 18 course elective for seniors
at Hempfield Area High School.
Through Project 18, students volunteer in, get involved with
and learn about local and state politics.

LWVWC members were excited to engage with the students and present information about our nonpartisan organization.

Saint Vincent College
Voter Registration and Information Event

LWVWC members registered voters and shared information about the voting options for college students with the staff and students at Saint Vincent College.

Want to Know More About Elections in Westmoreland County?

To watch the video on elections and election security by Greg McClosky, Director of Westmoreland County Operations and the Election Bureau, click on Election Integrity and All Other Things Election.

Get more information on our Voting Info page or at VOTE411

Common Misconceptions About Election Security
Responses are from the Official Pennsylvania Department of State Website

Misconception: "We need to use paper ballots for our elections"

Fact: As of June 2, 2020, all 67 of the Pennsylvania's counties have deployed voting systems that produce voter-verifiable paper records and meet 21st-century standards of security, auditability and accessibility.

Misconception: "The voting machines are being hacked over the internet and votes are being changed"

Fact: All certified voting systems in Pennsylvania, including the election management system and vote-tallying components, are never connected to or permitted on internet-facing networks.

There is no evidence that Pennsylvania’s voter rolls or vote results have ever been hacked or compromised.

Misconception: "The election results are not audited."

Fact: "To ensure votes are counted correctly, Pennsylvania counties currently conduct two types of post-election analyses: a statistical sample required by law and a statewide risk-limiting audit.

Misconception: "More people voted in the last election than were eligible to vote"

Fact: A layered set of protections is in place to secure voter registration databases.

To see that more voting age people are eligible to vote than actually voted in the last election in PA, check out the current PA Voter Turnout and Voting Age Population numbers from the PA Department of State at Voting and Election Statistics

Misconception: "How can we be certain that votes aren't being changed?"

Fact: Local election officials employ physical protections, cybersecurity techniques and pre & post election examinations. Once the polls close on election day, official precinct election results are hand-delivered to county election officials.
Watch this video from the PA Department of State on Election Security at the Local Level

The LWVWC encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

The LWVWC is nonpartisan and committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

🧐 Remember to log in for access to Member Only content

Timely Topics Events

Check the Calendar for upcoming Timely Topics

and click on the links below to see videos of past events 🧐

See the video of the most recent

Timely Topics Event😃

"The Advantages and Limits of Ranked Choice Voting " (Click on the title link above to view the presentation on YouTube.)

Presented By Dr. Paul Adams, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg

(View videos of other Timely Topics presentations on YouTube.)

"Disinformation in Local News, Social Media & Election Integrity"

"What Closed Primaries Mean to Pennsylvania Voters"

"Election Integrity and All Other Things Election"

(View videos of other Timely Topics presentations on YouTube.)

"K-12 Governance and the Role of School Boards"

"Finding One Billion Dollars: Funding Westmoreland County Schools"

Making a difference in our community Empowering Voters Defending Democracy

Scottdale Pride Voter Information Event

Hempfield Area High School

Saint Vincent College Voter Registration and Information Event

Get more information on our Voting Info page or at VOTE411

Common Misconceptions About Election Security Responses are from the Official Pennsylvania Department of State Website

Misconception: "We need to use paper ballots for our elections"

Fact: As of June 2, 2020, all 67 of the Pennsylvania's counties have deployed voting systems that produce voter-verifiable paper records and meet 21st-century standards of security, auditability and accessibility.

Misconception: "The voting machines are being hacked over the internet and votes are being changed"

Fact: All certified voting systems in Pennsylvania, including the election management system and vote-tallying components, are never connected to or permitted on internet-facing networks.

There is no evidence that Pennsylvania’s voter rolls or vote results have ever been hacked or compromised.

Misconception: "The election results are not audited."

Fact: "To ensure votes are counted correctly, Pennsylvania counties currently conduct two types of post-election analyses: a statistical sample required by law and a statewide risk-limiting audit.

Misconception: "More people voted in the last election than were eligible to vote"

Fact: A layered set of protections is in place to secure voter registration databases.

To see that more voting age people are eligible to vote than actually voted in the last election in PA, check out the current PA Voter Turnout and Voting Age Population numbers from the PA Department of State at Voting and Election Statistics

Misconception: "How can we be certain that votes aren't being changed?"

The LWVWC encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The LWVWC is nonpartisan and committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

LWVWC DEI Resources

🧐 Remember to log in for
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click on the links below to see videos of past events 🧐

See the video
of the most recent

Timely Topics
Event😃

"The Advantages and Limits of Ranked Choice Voting "
(Click on the title link above to view the presentation on YouTube.)

Making a difference in our community
Empowering Voters Defending Democracy

Scottdale Pride
Voter Information Event

Saint Vincent College
Voter Registration and Information Event

Common Misconceptions About Election Security
Responses are from the Official Pennsylvania Department of State Website

The LWVWC encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

The LWVWC is nonpartisan and committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.