Allegheny County Board of Elections Meeting 03-13-26

The Allegheny County Board of Elections held a meeting on March 13, 2026, focusing primarily on election administration and planning. Key procurement-related discussions included the potential acquisition and certification of electronic poll books, with mention of multiple vendors currently certified by the Department of State. The board also discussed budget considerations related to satellite voting locations, estimating approximately $3,000 per site, and deliberated on an amendment to add a satellite voting location near the Cathedral of Learning to better serve college students. The amendment was ultimately withdrawn to preserve resources for the general election. Additionally, the board approved the certification of the 42nd Legislative District Special Election results and discussed scheduling future meetings to address election preparations and community concerns. No new contracts or specific vendor awards were announced during this meeting.