HARRISBURG – Westmoreland County Rep. Jill Cooper plans to introduce legislation aimed at removing the requirement for PA primary ballots to include a candidate’s county or municipality of residence. The Republican lawmaker says the current practice of listing a candidate’s residence on the ballot serves no substantial purpose and may instead contribute to voter confusion. Voters are primarily interested in candidates’ qualifications, policies, and platforms rather than their geographical affiliations. Moreover, she says the inclusion of this information can lead to biases that may unduly influence the outcome of elections, detracting from a fair and informed voting process. Cooper is circulating a co-sponsorship memo seeking support for her proposal.
REP. JILL COOPER