Gov. Wolf Signs Executive Order On Voting

HARRISBURG, PA — Gov. Tom Wolf signed an executive order on Wednesday expanding access to voter registration information in Pennsylvania.

The order mandates several state agencies provide an opportunity for clients they interact with to register to vote.

“We are proud of the free and fair elections held here in the commonwealth, and that would not be possible without first providing convenient, accessible opportunities for every eligible citizen to register to vote,” Gov. Wolf said in a statement.

With a national poll worker shortage and another crucial — and controversy-embroiled —election on the immediate horizon, officials are hopeful the order will ease the pressure on an overburdened system.

There are 1.7 million Pennsylvanians eligible to vote who are not registered, according to state statistics.

The agencies designated by the governor include the Bureau of Elections, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, Bureau of Corporations, Department of Agriculture at events at the Farm Show Complex, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources at 121 state park office locations, Department of Corrections in connection with Bureau of Community Corrections services, Department of Education at library locations, Labor and Industry programs at CareerLink offices, and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs at state veterans homes.