HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Pennsylvania lawmakers are proposing legislation to strengthen state voting protections and protect voters from “intimidation.”
According to the memo, Pennsylvania already has legislation that prohibits law enforcement from being within 100 feet of a polling place on election day in Pennsylvania.
The legislation, proposed by State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (D-181) and several other Democratic state lawmakers, would reinforce this legislation by explicitly stating that protections apply to all federal, state, and local law enforcement officers and agents.
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“Pennsylvania voters deserve to cast their ballots free from interference and intimidation,” the memo said.
The bill has not yet been submitted for introduction.
The Pennsylvania General Election is set to take place on November 3, 2026. According to the state, polls will be open on election day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro will take on State Treasurer Stacy Garrity in the state’s gubernatorial election.
The last day to register to vote is October 19, 2026. The last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot is October 27, 2026.
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