Independent Investigation Report on Poll Book Error
Chester County
Summary
Election staff floated a $1M+ electronic poll book project, realistically targeted for 2029. It's a placeholder — the board would have to decide later, and the price has already risen from $750K.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Estimated at just over $1 million, up from about $750,000 a year ago, and likely higher by 2029.
Voters and poll workers, through faster check-in and reduced confusion at polling places.
Over 70,000 independent and third-party voters were disenfranchised or inconvenienced on Election Day, facing confusion and provisional voting requirements.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Budget Meeting - Oct 28, 2026
Election staff floated a $1M+ electronic poll book project, realistically targeted for 2029. It's a placeholder — the board would have to decide later, and the price has already risen from $750K.
Board of Elections - Feb 3, 2026
An independent law firm presented its report finding that human error and an unchecked box in the state SURE system caused independent and third-party voters to be omitted from poll books in November 2025. Residents expressed deep frustration and demanded accountability from management.
County Commissioners - Jan 7, 2026
County officials announced a January 27 public meeting to review an independent investigation into November's poll book error. Residents voiced concerns about whether the meeting will allow genuine Q&A and whether the venue is large enough.
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