Carter Walker

Carter Walker

Reporter, Votebeat Pennsylvania

Carter was previously a reporter at the LNP in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where he covered political extremism, including election misinformation, for the past year. He is originally from Chester County, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Penn State with a journalism degree. After working at the Times West Virginian, he returned to Pennsylvania to cover government and politics with a focus on investigative work.

McCormick’s lead had narrowed as counties across the state continued retabulating ballots.

After repeatedly declining to rule on the merits of challenges, the Supreme Court put its foot down with the three counties: “Comply with the prior rulings of this court.”

A few counties opted to accept ballots with missing or incorrect dates, prompting a challenge from Republicans.

Even though one candidate already has declared victory, the race between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick is close enough to trigger a recount.

Audits, certification, and a possible recount are in the cards for the next two weeks.

Counties reject or petitions withdrawal all challenges around the state

Counties still can't start before Election Day, but new equipment, experience helps

Ballot printing errors, long lines, and non-credible bomb threats affected voters in some counties, but election administrators reported a smooth day overall.

A guide through the confusion left by seesaw court decisions, changing county voting policies, and surging misinformation.

Many challenges come from members of PA Fair Elections and the Election Research Institute, both groups led by Heather Honey.