A Pennsylvania Election Board Order to Show Cause is an order issued by the Pennsylvania Election Board to a person or organization that is believed to have violated the state's election laws. It requires the respondent to answer the Board's questions or appear in person to explain their actions and why they should not be held liable for any penalties for alleged violations. The Order to Show Cause will list the specific violations and the penalties that may be imposed if found liable. There are two types of Pennsylvania Election Board Order to Show Cause: 1) Preselection Order to Show Cause: This type of order is issued before an election and requires the respondent to appear before the Board to explain why they should not be held liable for any violations of the election laws. 2) Post-Election Order to Show Cause: This type of order is issued after an election and requires the respondent to answer questions or appear before the Board to explain why they should not be held liable for any violations of the election laws.