Summary
The county locked in a state grant agreement that could bring about $1.8 million to help pay for running the 2026 general election and 2027 municipal primary. It's 100% state money, so it doesn't change the county budget either way.
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Last discussed Aug 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to about $1.8 million in state money covering election costs, with no change to the county budget.
Lancaster County taxpayers and voters, since state funds cover election costs.
County taxpayers, who absorb any election costs the shrinking grant doesn't cover.
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County Commissioners Public Meetings - Aug 12, 2026
The county locked in a state grant agreement that could bring about $1.8 million to help pay for running the 2026 general election and 2027 municipal primary. It's 100% state money, so it doesn't change the county budget either way.
County Commissioners Work Sessions - Aug 11, 2026
Lancaster County's election grant dropped $25,000 to $1.825 million even though the county added about 6,000 voters. Only one of Pennsylvania's 67 counties saw an increase.
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