Claimant
Pennsylvania Supreme Court (unanimous decision)
Source
Votebeat Pennsylvania·center | Secondary: [Spotlight PA](https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/05/supreme-court-pennsylvania-cast-vote-record-lycoming-county-decision-elections/) | Bias: center; [WESA](https://www.wesa.fm/politics-government/2026-05-12/supreme-court-pennsylvania-cast-vote-record-lycoming-county-decision-elections) | Bias: center
Notes
Cast vote records (CVRs) log each ballot cast and candidate selected without linking to voter identity. The court balanced ballot secrecy with public transparency rights. The ruling applies clearly only to counties using Clear Ballot tabulation equipment (7 other PA counties). Other counties' compliance will be determined case-by-case. Story has dual significance: transparency advocates and election-denial activists both claim interest in CVR access.
Coverage Gap
No right-leaning outlet coverage found; story originated from a conservative activist's records request but subsequent framing is primarily in center/left press