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2822 News: New voting machines could improve Luzerne County election process

Friday September 19, 2025 · 4:57 PM

2822 News’ Avery Nape wrote about preparations underway in an important Pennsylvania county for the 2026 elections and beyond, with election officials working to address issues that came up in the last election.

Local elections are less than two months away, but officials in one county are already looking to improve the process in the future. While it won’t happen this election cycle, the possibility of new, high-tech voting machines could play a significant role in that process.

2822 News Reporter Avery Nape was at a voting machine demonstration on Tuesday in Luzerne County.

The spotlight always seems to be on Luzerne County due to polling issues in previous elections.

Tuesday’s demonstration won’t change anything this November. Still, it might be after their current contract for voting machines ends later this year, which would open the door to much-needed improvements and financial savings.

Read more at 2822 News.