Lawmaker proposes removing candidates’ home counties from Pa. primary ballots

Lawmaker proposes removing candidates’ home counties from Pa. primary ballots

A sign directs voters to a ballot drop box outside the Chester County Government Center on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Capital-Star/Peter Hall)Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) wants to encourage Pennsylvanians to vote for candidates based on their qualifications and policies, as opposed to regional ties, which can strongly influence statewide elections.  Cooper says she plans to introduce legislation to eliminate the requirement to list candidates’…