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Carter Walker

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Pennsylvania voting/elections reporter for @VotebeatUS, in partnership w/ @SpotlightPA. Previously investigations @lancasteronline. Tips: cwalker@votebeat.org

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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Story: Bill to allow unaffiliated voters to vote in Pennsylvania primaries passes state House www.votebeat.org/pennsylvania...
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Bill to boost participation in Pennsylvania primaries passes key milestone
The proposal would allow unaffiliated voters to vote in Pennsylvania primary elections, but it’s unlikely to become law.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
BREAKING: The Pennsylvania State House has passed a bill to open the state's primary elections to unaffiliated voters. The vote was bipartisan at 115 to 88. More to come.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Ballots are starting to arrive in mailboxes around the state. I put together this spreadsheet comparing 2026 with 2022 and 2024 — broken down by party, county, state House, state Senate, and congressional districts — which I'll be updating M-F between now and Nov. 3. Link and thread below:
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
News: The PA Supreme Court has upheld a lower court decision to keep Andrew Tupone, the Green Party candidate running in PA’s 7th congressional district, off the ballot.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
SCOOP: DHS provides details on how it identified the 14,576 potential non-citizens it claims are on the Pennsylvania’s voter roll. www.votebeat.org/pennsylvania...
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How the Trump administration determined there may be 14,576 noncitizens registered to vote in Pennsylvania
The email breaks nearly two months of silence from the Trump administration over how it arrived at the numbers Trump referenced in his July speech on election security.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
My wife is making me watch Dancing with the Stars. They just explained the voting for this season and there are two candidates with the name Connor, so you have to also text the first letter of the last name to vote. My first thought: “There are going to be so many lost votes.”
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Votebeat @votebeat.org · 15/09/2026
In an hour! ⬇️
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Today is National Voter Registration Day. If you live in Pennsylvania, the deadline to register to voter for the midterms is Oct. 19. www.pa.gov/agencies/vot...
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Are you a reporter? Are you covering elections in PA? Do you want to fact check election claims using cold hard data like a pro? Join @wereschagin.bsky.social and I Monday for a panel on Data Journalism in Election Integrity from the PNA and we’ll show you the ropes panewsmedia.org?utm_source=v...
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I’m here in Philly where the Pennsylvania State House is holding a special legislative session in Congress Hall as part of a 250th anniversary celebration.
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Russ Walker @russwalker.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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Five Charged in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Wisconsin with Illegally Voting, Fraudulent Registration in 2022 or 2024 Election
Five individuals living in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Wisconsin were charged this week related to illegal voting in the 2022 or 2024 election.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The Department of Justice says it has charged two noncitizens in Pennsylvania, along with two in other states, with voting illegally. The two in Pennsylvania allegedly voted in 2024. A third PA resident, a U.S. Citizen, was also charged. More details to come.
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Votebeat @votebeat.org · 03/09/2026
A statistical model claims there were enough fraudulent votes in 2024 to cast doubt on Trump’s win in Pennsylvania. Experts say the model is fundamentally flawed.
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Inside an academic model used to question Trump’s win in the 2024 election
A statistical model claims there were enough fraudulent votes in 2024 to cast doubt on Trump’s win in Pennsylvania. Experts say the model is fundamentally flawed.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
In academia, a working paper is provisional. Online and in court, Walter Mebane’s working paper turned into evidence that the 2024 election might be flawed. Our story is about what got lost in translation. With @jessicahuseman.bsky.social www.votebeat.org/national/202...
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Inside an academic model used to question Trump’s win in the 2024 election
A statistical model claims there were enough fraudulent votes in 2024 to cast doubt on Trump’s win in Pennsylvania. Experts say the model is fundamentally flawed.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
@votebeat.org is determined not just to cover elections with clarity and accuracy, but to help other reporters do so as well. And we have a plethora of resources/events coming up in the next few weeks to help you do that:
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
New from Votebeat PA: How would the two candidates running for governor handle election issues? Josh Shapiro has delivered on some of his 2022 campaign promises, but not all, leaving much he may still try to accomplish in a second term (if legislative winds shift). Stacy Garrity, his Republican
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Pennsylvania’s next governor could change the way elections are run in a key swing state
Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity have taken very different stances on new election laws, Trump, and the legitimacy of the 2020 election.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Scott Presler pushed hard for Pennsylvanians to vote no on retaining three Supreme Court judges last year. But did he violate state campaign finance law in the process? New story from Votebeat PA. www.votebeat.org/pennsylvania...
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New complaint alleges a conservative election activist violated campaign finance law
Pennsylvania activist Scott Presler didn’t disclose his spending in Pennsylvania’s 2025 judicial retention races, the complaint says.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Pennsylvania to Trump administration: Show us your math www.votebeat.org/pennsylvania...
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Pennsylvania to Trump administration: Show us your math
The Trump administration identified 14,576 potential noncitizen voters in Pennsylvania, but it’s unclear how it arrived at that number.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
BREAKING: In a response to the Department of Homeland Security’s allegation that there are thousands of noncitizens on Pennsylvania’s voter rolls, Al Schmidt says DHS has NOT said how it identified those noncitizens. He also pointed out flaws in a DHS program used to identify
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
I'll be on @cnn.com with @dannyefreeman.bsky.social in a few minutes to discuss the noncitizen voter registration error in New Jersey and the parallels with Pennsylvania's own instance of this from a decade ago.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
New: Here is the letter DHS Secretary Mullin sent to Pennsylvania yesterday. It says they used SSN, however the state did not provide that to DHS, so I imagine they used some other method to match that number to the information on the public voter file.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Statement from Pennsylvania Secretary Al Schmidt on Trump/DHS noncitizen voter allegations:
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
President Trump will address the nation tonight at 9 p.m. in a speech about election security. I will be on WITF with Franklin & Marshall professor Berwood Yost and attorney Terry Mutchler for live analysis when the speech ends. Tune in here www.witf.org/stream/
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
The Trump Justice Department is appealing this ruling to the 3rd circuit.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Judge dismisses Department of Justice lawsuit seeking Pennsylvania voters’ private information www.votebeat.org/pennsylvania...
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Judge rebuffs Trump attempt to obtain Pennsylvania voter information
The administration’s lawsuits have now been dismissed in 10 states.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
BREAKING: A federal judge has DISMISSED a case brought by the Trump Justice Department seeking access to Pennsylvania’s voter rolls, including voters’ sensitive information. Background story in next post.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
New from Votebeat PA: The Election Law Advisory Board was meant to be a bipartisan, statewide collaborative effort to provide the legislature with advice on election reform. But it has been languishing for years as it awaits appointees from Gov. Shapiro. www.votebeat.org/pennsylvania...
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Pennsylvania election law board stalls as it awaits new appointments from Gov. Shapiro
The board exists to provide nonpartisan suggestions for improving Pennsylvania election law — but it hasn’t met in nearly three years.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Inbox: The Pennsylvania Department of State has certified the 2026 primary election. A press release says the results were confirmed through two pre-certification audits.
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Jessica Huseman @jessicahuseman.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
I'll moderate the discussion with @votebeat.org's senior reporters: @bycarterwalker.bsky.social, @nataliaecm.bsky.social and @dionnissenbaum.bsky.social. I hope you'll join us! www.eventbrite.com/e/will-the-m...
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Will the midterms happen? Your election questions, answered
Submit your questions to Votebeat reporters, and they’ll answer them live on July 13 at 5 p.m EDT.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
I’m in the PA state capitol where advocates and elected officials are holding a rally on protecting voting rights.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Smells like summer in Lancaster County
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Pinch hitting for @hayleyharding.bsky.social on this scoop out of Antrim County, Michigan:
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Jaxon White @jaxonwhite.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Before she was a candidate for governor, Republican Stacy Garrity was a military whistleblower www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/05...
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Inside Stacy Garrity’s 30-year military career
Republican Stacy Garrity often points to her 30-year military career as she runs for Pennsylvania governor.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Interesting story from a University of Pennsylvania study: voting is associated with a longer life. www.tpr.org/government-p...
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Study finds voting can help you live longer
Voting is typically associated with politics and civil engagement, but a new study finds evidence that voting helps older people live longer.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
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Here’s what happened on Election Day in Pennsylvania
An explosion went off near a polling place, but voting was not disrupted.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
We’re going to have plenty to talk about in the next edition of our Pennsylvania elections newsletter. Sign up here: www.votebeat.org/pennsylvania...
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Votebeat
Get the latest news on election administration and voting access in Pennsylvania, plus more essential local voting news to keep you up to speed on what matters.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
The Morning Call is reporting two men were arrested in connection to this: t.co/ZGCXNZDimo
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https://www.mcall.com/2026/05/20/two-charged-with-throwing-explosive-device-near-lehigh-county-polling-place/?share=orrleaclwgiionoooceg
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Pennsylvania State Police told me just now that they have no further updates at this time on this incident from Lehigh County. They will release more information as it becomes available. Anyone with information is asked to contact PSP Bethlehem at 610-861-2026.
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Stephen Caruso @stephenjcaruso.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
PA legislative election results thread starting below ⬇️
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Also, I just want to note that Lehigh County’s new election director started less than a month ago and there was also a major issue with the mail ballots the county sent out (which originated before his time) so he is really getting thrown into the thick of it.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Good morning Pennsylvania! It’s primary Election Day! Polls are open 7am-8pm. And if you still have your mail ballot, return it directly to your county election office. DON’T mail it! Follow here for updates throughout the day. 🧵 www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8pxG9gb/
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Here’s what you need to know for Pennsylvania’s 2026 primary election. @Votebeat #pennsylvania #pennsylvaniapolitics #election #midterms #politics
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Votebeat @votebeat.org · 18/05/2026
Pennsylvania's primary election is tomorrow! Stay up to date on the latest from our reporter @bycarterwalker.bsky.social, others in the state, and more primaries across the country with this starter pack: bsky.app/starter-pack...
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
We're at 993 subscribers. If we can hit 1,000 by the end of the week I'll include a photo in the next edition of me as a kid super excited to find two bananas in one peel. Trust me it's fascinating and you'll want to see it.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Mastriano, internet-connected e-pollbooks, Philly lawsuits and more in this week's Votebeat PA newsletter. Sign up below. www.votebeat.org/pennsylvania...
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Votebeat
Get the latest news on election administration and voting access in Pennsylvania, plus more essential local voting news to keep you up to speed on what matters.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Former Maricopa County recorder Stephen Richer commenting on the PA auditor general's recent audit of the state's motor voter system: www.cato.org/blog/another...
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Another Data Point Against the Theory That Noncitizens Are Voting En Masse
The proof against such allegations is growing stronger and stronger with each affirmative investigation into noncitizen voters.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
In the wake of the US Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act decision, five Democratic Pennsylvania State House members say they want to introduce their own state-level version of the civil rights era law: www.palegis.us/house/co-spo...
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
I’m on TikTok now! Check out my first video on mail ballot dates, and tell me what other voting/elections things I should explain with corny jokes! www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8pD4Ufo/
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Confused about the date line on your Pennsylvania mail ballot? We’ve got you covered.@Votebeat #voting #elections #pennsylvaniapolitics #PAelections #mailinballots
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Votebeat @votebeat.org · 11/05/2026
Counties are still figuring out what the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s latest decision means for them.
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How counties are protecting voters’ privacy after Pennsylvania court makes detailed voting data available
Counties are still figuring out what the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s latest decision means for them.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Scoop: PA will NOT test internet-connected e-pollbooks during next week's primary. The pilot program is being postponed until at least next year. www.votebeat.org/pennsylvania...
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In reversal, Pennsylvania won’t test new election technology this year
The pilot was set for the May 19 primary but is being postponed.
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Carter Walker @bycarterwalker.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Last week, the Supreme Court handed down a major ruling on racial discrimination. I was on PCN TV on Monday to discuss the ruling and its impact on Pennsylvania. Check that out here, and find all our coverage in our newsletter www.votebeat.org/pennsylvania.... www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
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PA Election Law | The PCN Capitol Preview 05/04/26
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