State Sen. Jarrett Coleman, R-16th, has been reappointed to a state board that reviews Pennsylvania election law, practices and technology before identifying improvements.

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, R-39th, made Coleman’s appointment, which will expire on Nov. 30, 2026.

“The integrity of our elections is critically important,” Coleman said in the news release. “People deserve to be confident in the fairness of the process, and as a member of the board, I want people to be motivated to vote because of that confidence.

“We’ve seen that our elections could be improved, and I look forward to spending more time considering possible changes.”

The board was created by the General Assembly in 2020 to study election law and identify possible changes, collaborate with other agencies and local governments to review election-related issues, explore the development of election technology, and make recommendations on best practices to ensure the integrity and efficiency of Pennsylvania’s electoral process.

The panel is comprised of Senate and House lawmakers from both parties, residents from each Pennsylvania Congressional District, county officials, and members representing individuals with disabilities and groups advocating for voting rights.

“I’m focused on ensuring that our election equipment is adequately tested before elections and will be reintroducing legislation next session to accomplish that goal,” Coleman said.

“The Election Law Advisory Board is a great resource to find other opportunities for improvement.”

In 2023, Northampton County voters questioned the accuracy of their votes because of human error.

The legislation to would strengthen the equipment testing process that is supposed to occur before elections.