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Hi John xxxxxx,
We’re less than one week away from the Presidential Primary Election on Tuesday, April 23 in the Commonwealth. In this week’s roundup, we’ve compiled resources, upcoming events, important dates, and news you can use to stay informed, and ready to VOTE!
** 2024 Important Primary Election Dates
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April 8: Last day to register to vote in the primary election vote.pa.gov/register
April 16: Last day to apply for a mail ballot vote.pa.gov/applymailballot
April 23: Completed mail ballots must be received by 8:00 p.m. vote.pa.gov/county
April 23: Election Day. Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.vote.pa.gov/polls
Reminder: Your ballot must be RECEIVED by your county’s election office by Tuesday, April 23, 2024 by 8 p.m. We recommend returning it by hand to your local election office as soon as possible to avoid any delays!
** We’re Hiring!
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The New Pennsylvania Project is currently hiring! Please see our open positions below:
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* Regional Organizing Director: Chester & Delaware Counties ([link removed])
* Regional Organizing Director: Bucks County ([link removed])
* Regional Organizing Director: Philadelphia ([link removed])
* Community Engagement Associates (Lehigh Valley and Chester/Delaware Counties) ([link removed])
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** NPP In The News
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Khalif Ali, director of the voting rights organization New Pennsylvania Project, said that Americans ‘cannot turn a blind eye’ to the threats facing the country’s democratic institutions and practices. Read the full story and Khalif’s commentary here ([link removed]) .
** Social of the Week
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** Upcoming Events
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Join Northampton Community College Student Life on Thursday, April 18 for a nonpartisan panel on the current state of U.S. Democracy before we head into the April 23rd primary election. Kadida Kenner, CEO of New Pennsylvania Project will be a featured panelist.
Date: Thursday, April 18, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Where: Northampton Community College, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem PA 18020
Save the date and make sure you join us in Harrisburg and Philadelphia for We Fight Back!, an event co-sponsored by the aligned organization, New PA Project Education Fund. There will be free food, Black Voters Matter merch, music, and more!
GOTV Food Drive
Date: April 21, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET
Location: 4635 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Harrisburg GOTV Community Event
Date: April 21, 2024
Time: 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: 250 Riley St., Harrisburg, PA
** News You Can Use
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Divided U.S. Supreme Court wrestles with case of Pennsylvania man who joined Jan. 6 mob
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a Jan. 6, 2021, case that could potentially upend convictions for a mass of Capitol riot defendants and slash some election interference charges against former President Donald Trump, Penn Capital Star ([link removed]) reports.
How to Track Your Pennsylvania Mail Ballot
Ballots must be returned to county election offices by 8 p.m. on Election Day on April 23 in order to be counted, The Philadelphia Inquirer ([link removed]) reports.
PA Primary Preview: Democrats For Attorney General
Five candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination for Attorney General. The position has been viewed recently as a stepping stone to the Governor’s mansion, as both Josh Shapiro and Tom Corbett served as AG prior to assuming the executive position, PoliticsPA ([link removed]) reports.
PA Primary Preview: Republicans For Attorney General.
Two candidates are vying for the Republican nomination for Attorney General. The position has been viewed recently as a stepping stone to the Governor’s mansion, as both Josh Shapiro and Tom Corbett served as AG prior to assuming the executive position, PoliticsPA ([link removed]) reports.
Philly Sees 37% Drop in Homicides
The number of homicides in major American cities is falling at its quickest pace in decades following huge jumps during the pandemic, Axios' Russell Contreras writes ([link removed]) .
Why It Matters: The nation is on track to see one of the lowest levels of violent crimes and homicides since President Obama was in office. Polls show crime is a top concern ahead of the 2024 election — and it's an issue where Republicans regularly edge Democrats.
Pennsylvania’s Top Election Official Begins Daily Election Updates Ahead Of Primary
Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt on Monday held the first of several planned informational live streams that will be held daily leading up to the April 23 primary elections. The goal, Schmidt said, is to ensure transparency, Penn Capital-Star ([link removed]) reports.
Republican Voter Registration Is Booming in Pennsylvania
In every single county in Pennsylvania, the number of registered Republicans has increased in the last five months. And in all but a handful, the number of Democrats has declined, NOTUS ([link removed]) reports.
Congressional Primary Preview: PA-10
In their continuing series, PoliticsPA ([link removed]) takes a look at the Democratic contenders for the 10th Congressional District nomination for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Pa. Democrats and union workers rally at the Capitol for $20 per hour ‘living wage’
All of Pennsylvania’s neighboring states have a higher minimum wage, but the Keystone State remains stuck at the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour, Penn Capital Star ([link removed]) reports.
** Help Us Expand The Electorate
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We're on a mission to register new voters in the Commonwealth and expand the electorate.
Help us prepare for the upcoming primary and general elections in 2024!
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The 2024 General Election is just around the corner but there is much work to be done — and we can’t do it alone! New Pennsylvania Project is on a mission to register 60,000 voters from across the Commonwealth, with a focus on reaching those from underserved and underrepresented communities. We can’t do that, however, without your continued support. If you haven’t yet, please consider clicking the button below and investing just a few dollars in these efforts.
Every dollar helps us host more events, reach more people, and ultimately, register more voters ahead of this incredibly high-stakes election!
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Thank you for taking the time to stay informed. We'll be back in two weeks with the latest edition.
In solidarity,
#TeamNPP
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