Pa. leaders push to tackle election threats, disinformation

In the years between presidential elections, research shows concerns about election safety, security and political violence tend to recede. And with them, efforts to find solutions often fade.

Now, a group of current and former Pennsylvania lawmakers from across the political spectrum is trying to change that.

On Monday, prominent political figures including former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett; Commonwealth Court Judge Michael Wojcik; Rob Beecher, policy director at the Pa. Department of State; and others will convene with experts at Duquesne University to explore how to keep the state’s election process safe, secure and accessible.

The forum will include panel discussions with commonwealth officials and will address topics such as misinformation and disinformation surrounding election