Election Commission Special Meeting. March 31, 2026

The Northampton County Election Commission held a special meeting on March 31, 2026, primarily to discuss and approve a pilot program for pop-up voter service events ahead of the 2026 primary election. These events aim to expand voter access by providing temporary, community-based ballot services without additional cost or staff, using existing election personnel and secure mobile drop boxes. The commission approved the concept with a motion to allow up to six locations, including initial sites at Northampton Community College and Easton, with further locations to be identified. The meeting also covered procedural topics such as the establishment of written bylaws or operating guidelines for the commission and legal considerations related to election code and home rule charter ambiguities. No new contracts or procurement actions were discussed, but the approval of the pop-up event plan may influence future operational expenditures and vendor engagements related to election services and equipment.