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Good evening, friends, advocates and voters.
We hope this edition of the New Pennsylvania Project eBlast finds you well.
Congratulations to the three newly elected state representatives in Allegheny County. Matt Gergely (HD35), Abigail Salisbury (HD34), and Joe McAndrew (HD32) will all be sworn in by the end of the month ensuring the State House is becoming even more reflective of Pennsylvania’s electorate.
Despite this huge victory for our Commonwealth, our work continues. As a voting rights organization, we must protect our freedom to vote and push back against any policies that make it harder for constituents to cast their ballots. With a Democratic majority in the State House, we hope to see progressive policies such as; expanding voting rights, raising the minimum wage, fair funding for education and affordable housing as priorities for all the people of Pennsylvania.
Picture of Team NPP in Allegheny County during Get Out The Vote [[link removed]]
News You Can Use
After a Special Election Landslide in Allegheny County, What’s Next For Democrats and GOP? [[link removed]] (WESA)
“It’s tempting sometimes to see special elections as harbingers of races to come — if only because those races often take place when there isn’t much else for pundits to talk about.”
Advocates Call For Action To Fund PA Schools After Landmark Court Decision . [[link removed]] (PennLive)
“The representatives of the statewide PA Schools Work coalition said Tuesday’s Commonwealth Court decision is “a game changer” for children and the parents of Pennsylvania.”
Rozzi Says House Will Vote on Rules, Reforms on Feb. 21 . [[link removed]] (City & State)
“State House Speaker Mark Rozzi said Thursday that the chamber will reconvene on Tuesday, Feb. 21 to vote on operating rules and a stalled proposal to give child sex abuse victims a legal window to sue their abusers – a move that could end more than a month of gridlock in the chamber. ”
Picture of NPP Regional Organizing Director, Ben Gillespie in McKeesport, Allegheny County with door hanger while door knocking. [[link removed]]
#TeamNPP GOTV in Allegheny
#Team NPP got out the vote in Allegheny’s State House District 35 special election We had nine staff members knocking on doors and canvassing neighborhoods over a twelve day period, leading up to the election. Our team on the ground knocked on 7,000 doors. In addition to canvasing, NPP staff on the other side of the state made more than 2,600 phone calls in two days into McKeesport, White Oak and Munhall homes to remind voters to make their voices heard at the polls.
NPP Phone Banking Testimonial
From Katy, Director of Development and Policy:
"On Election Day, I spoke with a voter who was not aware that she currently lived in a district without representation. When I explained to her that her vote would not only decide who represents her but also control of the state house, she was extremely excited to make sure a trip to her polling place was in her plans!"
Picture of Senior Community Engagement Associate, Rick Hicks in on the ground in Allegheny County during Get Out The Vote. [[link removed]]
Thank you for taking the time to stay informed. We'll be back in two weeks with the latest edition.
In solidarity, and GO BIRDS!
Team NPP
PA ELECTION DATES:
Municipal/Local/Judicial Primary: May 16, 2023
Last day to register to vote [[link removed]] : May 1, 2023
Last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot [[link removed]] : May 9, 2023
Municipal/Local/Judicial Election: November 7, 2023
Last day to register to vote [[link removed]] : October 23, 2023
Last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot [[link removed]] : October 31, 2023
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