Clarification on last week’s newsletter regarding the student voter registration deadline: Students don't need to be registered by October 8th, but will need to have set up residency by October 8th to be eligible to vote on November 8th at their polling place of their current residency. |
There are less than four weeks until Election Day, John. Do you know who and what’s on the ballot? This weekend, read up about the candidates running for federal, state, and local office in your community so you can come to the polls prepared. Many counties across the Commonwealth have started sending mail ballots to voters who requested them. If you plan to return your ballot by mail, make sure to return it early so that it arrives on time. |
Penn State State College Campus Voter Registration Blitz |
We're seeking volunteers to join our campus blitz at Penn State State College this weekend in Centre County. We'll be registering voters all day from Friday, October 14th through Sunday, October 16th. Please contact Katie Z. by email or by phone (412-699-6771) if you're interested in joining Team NPP in our efforts to register 400 students in one weekend.
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Additional Election Day Resources |
Keep this Election Protection Hotline Information handy 866-OUR-VOTE English (Call or text): M-F 10am-7pm; extending to 9pm on 10/17 888-VE-Y-VOTA Spanish/English: M-F 8am-8pm 844-YALLA-US Arabic/English: voicemail response
888-API-VOTE Asian Languages/English: 10am-6pm 7 days/week |
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Black voters are at the center of an increasingly competitive battle in a race that could tilt control of the Senate, as Democrats try to harness outrage over the Supreme Court’s abortion decision and Republicans tap the national playbook to focus on crime in cities, AP News reports.
- Election season is upon us, and Pennsylvania voters will make selections in key races whether by mail or at the polls Nov. 8, Centre Daily Time reports.
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As part of a three-pronged approach to address the nation’s “failed approach” to prosecuting marijuana-related crimes, President Joe Biden said he plans to unilaterally pardon thousands of people with simple possession charges on their record, while also setting in motion a process to explore how the drug should be scheduled at the federal level, City and State Pennsylvania reports.
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The Senate race between Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz is neck-and-neck going into the campaign’s final weeks, but new polling suggests abortion rights and inflation are key issues in winning an important constituency: Pennsylvania women, Go Erie reports.
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The November general election is exactly one month away. Do you have questions about the candidates, how to register to vote, or how to return your mail-in ballot? We’ve got you covered, Pennsylvania Capital-Star reports.
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Fannie Lou Hamer’s America |
Eddy Theater, Chatham University
Tuesday, October 18 5:30 p.m. EST |
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| Overcoming Objections Training Thursday, October 20 6:30 p.m. EST 🚨 FREE TRAINING: Join us for ‘Overcoming Objections,’ an in-depth volunteer training on navigating objections when making the ask to register voters. |
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Your Constitutional Rights: What’s at Stake in Pennsylvania This November
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Free Virtual Event Thursday, October 20
7:00 p.m. EST |
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| Voter Registration & Education Town Hall Wednesday, October 19 6:30 p.m. EST Location: CYWA
423 East Lincoln Highway
Coatesville PA, 19320
Join us for food, bingo, and prizes. |
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We're on a mission to register new voters in the Commonwealth and expanding the electorate. |
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