Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Wikipedia
The secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (or "secretary of state") administers the Pennsylvania Department of State of the U.S. state (officially, "commonwealth") of Pennsylvania. The secretary is appointed by the governor subject to confirmation by the state senate. [2]
Al Schmidt - Wikipedia
Albert Schmidt [2] (born c. 1972 [3]) is an American politician and election official who is the current Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, serving since 2023. He was a Philadelphia City Commissioner from 2012 to 2022.
Pennsylvania Secretary of State - Ballotpedia
The Secretary of State for Pennsylvania, more commonly known as the Secretary of the Commonwealth, is appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state Senate. The secretary serves as Pennsylvania's chief election official, and is the keeper of the Great Seal of the Commonwealth.
PA Secretary of State: 'Our Elections Have Never Been More Safe …
Oct 31, 2024 · pennsylvania secretary of state al schmidt (center) meets with franklin county commissioners and elections officials as part of his tour of 67 election offices across the commonwealth to prepare for nov. 5. | photo courtesy office of the secretary of state.
Al Schmidt | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - PA.GOV
Gov. Josh Shapiro appointed Al Schmidt as Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth on Jan. 17, 2023 , and Schmidt officially became Secretary on June 29, 2023.
Who is Al Schmidt, Pennsylvania’s Secretary of the …
2 days ago · HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — With election night in Pennsylvania underway, you may be wondering who in the Keystone State is responsible for facilitating a free and fair election. On June 29, 202…
Al Schmidt Takes Office as Secretary of the Commonwealth
Jun 29, 2023 · Harrisburg, PA – Today, Al Schmidt officially became Secretary of the Commonwealth in accordance with the Pennsylvania Constitution. Governor Shapiro nominated Schmidt, a former Philadelphia City Commissioner, in January.
Pa. Secretary of State Al Schmidt answers questions about the …
Sep 24, 2024 · Al Schmidt is Pennsylvania’s secretary of state, and, although each county runs its own election, Schmidt’s office oversees election administration in the state.
Who is PA secretary of the commonwealth? Al Schmidt ... - PhillyBurbs
Jun 5, 2023 · For three hours, state senators peppered Schmidt with a range of questions — and declined to vote on advancing the candidate, whose role is to lead the Pennsylvania Department of State in its professional licensing and election administration duties.
A Q&A with PA Secretary of State Al Schmidt
Oct 27, 2023 · Few people in Pennsylvania have more first-hand experience with the kind of damage that can be wrought by misinformation – and even fewer are in a position to do more about it – than Al Schmidt.