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Al Schmidt: “Pennsylvania is unique in that we have a divided…”

Featuring: Al Schmidt, Republican | Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania election officials bracing for conspiracy theories, protests

Published | Video Starts at 07:38

There have been widespread calls to bring Pennsylvania in line with the majority of other states where election workers get a head start on opening envelopes and flattening ballots ahead of Election Day. Why hasn't that changed? You've had four years. Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania is unique in that we have a divided legislature. We have a Democratic house and a Republican Senate. So getting anything done related to election reform has certainly been a challenge. The message is what? Be patient with Pennsylvania. The message is, please be patient. (07:38–07:44)

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Asserts that Pennsylvania has a divided legislature with a Democratic house and a Republican Senate.

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