Philadelphia poll workers are about to get a raise

Officials say 62-year-old John Pollard threatened to kill a member of a state political party trying to recruit poll watchers.

Poll watchers in Pennsylvania are appointed by candidates and political parties to observe the voting process. Since 2020, their work has become increasingly politicized.

Democrats won all three vacant Pittsburgh-area House seats to claim a slim edge over Republicans, finally securing a majority they first appeared to have won in November.