Voters turned out with the hopes of retaining Pennsylvania's Supreme Court Justices, and some were inspired by New York’s history-making mayoral election.
Hey there, neighbors. General Election Day is tomorrow. Here’s a guide from Spotlight PA for how to vote, where
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Anyone who is registered to vote can vote by mail in the Philly primary for any reason. Here’s how you can apply for a mail-in ballot.
To apply for a mail-in ballot online, you can visit the Department of State’s website to fill out an application.
Read more: 5 things you need to know about the Philly primary election before May 1.
To apply for a mail-in ballot by mail, you can download and print the paper application from the Department of State’s website. You can request an application by mail at 1-877-VOTESPA.
Kensington Voice is also printing mail-in ballot applications and distributing them in our April 2023 newspapers at these 25+ locations.
Once you have the form, you can fill it out and mail it to:
Philadelphia County Board of Elections
City Hall Rm 142
1400 JFK Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
To apply for a mail-in ballot in person, you can visit Philadelphia’s County Board of Elections, which is located in City Hall, Room 142.
To track the status of your mail-in ballot, you can visit Pennsylvania’s Voter Services office website and enter your information.
Read more: First time voting? Recently changed your name? Here’s how to register to vote in Philadelphia.
For more information, please contact Philadelphia’s County Board of Elections office at 215-686-3469 or visit vote.phila.gov.
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This content is a part of Every Voice, Every Vote, a collaborative project managed by The Lenfest Institute for Journalism. Lead support is provided by the William Penn Foundation with additional funding from The Lenfest Institute, Peter and Judy Leone, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Harriet and Larry Weiss, and the Wyncote Foundation, among others. To learn more about the project and view a full list of supporters, visit www.everyvoice-everyvote.org. Editorial content is created independently of the project’s donors.
Voting in Pennsylvania? Here’s everything you need to know about your rights.
On Nov. 4, Pennsylvanians will vote on whether to retain three state Supreme Court judges and will fill vacancies on both the Commonwealth and Superior Courts.
A free series includes weekly workshops running through December 13th, covering a range of housing topics–from local organizing to statewide housing policy–focused on creating “affordable and accessible” housing. All workshops are held at the Kensington Engagement Center.
As of September 1st, people receiving SNAP benefits are required to work, volunteer, or be in an employment training program a minimum of 20 hours a week in order to continue receiving assistance. If they don’t comply and aren’t exempt, their benefits will terminate December 1st.
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