Pennsylvania Gov.-Elect Josh Shapiro Nominates Former Philadelphia Commissioner for Secretary of State
Pennsylvania Gov.-Elect Josh Shapiro Nominates Former Philadelphia Commissioner for Secretary of State Al Schmidt, a Republican, oversaw the 2020 election in Pennsylvania's most populous county Pennsylvania Governor-elect Josh Shapiro has nominated former Philadelphia City Commissioner Al Schmidt, a Republican, for Pennsylvania Secretary of State—the position that oversees elections. Schmidt helped administer elections in Philadelphia for 10 years where, as a commissioner, he was vice chairman of the board of elections, including during the controversial 2020 presidential election. In addition to the nomination, Schmidt will receive another honor this week. He...