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2024 election a reminder that close races delay unofficial winner determinations
November 1, 2026
As Tuesday’s general election approaches, Luzerne County elections two years ago serve as a reminder that unofficial winners may not be clear on election night if the tallies are close.
Luzerne County anti-discrimination ordinance: Settlement talks underway in lawsuit over Belles’ release of petition signers’ names
October 30, 2026
Discussions are underway to potentially resolve litigation over the release of referendum petition signatures tied to the Luzerne County anti-discrimination ordinance repeal effort, according to a new court filing.
2 new Luzerne County election positions proposed in 2027 budget
October 29, 2026
Luzerne County’s 2027 budget proposes two new election positions, according to information presented at this week’s budget work session.
Luzerne County mail ballot drop box hours extended
October 27, 2026
With the Nov. 3 general election a week away, Luzerne County is adding several evening mail ballot drop box hours for voters, county Manager Romilda Crocamo announced during Tuesday’s County Council meeting.
Reading and Northern to take over Luzerne County rail line Nov. 23, files with Surface Transportation Board
October 27, 2026
Reading and Northern Railroad expects to assume ownership and operation of Luzerne County’s rail line Nov. 23, according to a new filing with the federal Surface Transportation Board.
Luzerne County LERTA ordinance would allow council to revoke tax breaks for missing job reports
October 26, 2026
A proposed real estate tax-break ordinance up for Luzerne County Council adoption Tuesday has more teeth.
Federal election monitors returning to Luzerne County
October 26, 2026
Justice Department monitors will monitor poll places in Luzerne County on Election Day, Nov. 3, as they have in the past, county officials said.
Luzerne County Council set to discuss data center zoning ordinance
October 26, 2026
A proposed data center zoning ordinance is on Tuesday’s Luzerne County Council agenda for discussion.
Voting details explained for Luzerne County’s Nov. 3 general election
October 25, 2026
Luzerne County Election Director Emily Cook said her staff has prepared for 100% voter turnout in the upcoming Nov. 3 general election, which would equate to 209,132 ballots based on the latest state registration statistics.
Luzerne County commission recommends three opioid earmarks
October 22, 2026
Luzerne County’s Commission on Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement advanced three proposed earmarks to County Council and denied two others Wednesday.