Civics 101: Making your vote count
Last Monday, I posted on PA Act 94. At the time, the movement to steal Democratic votes was gaining traction not only in Pennsylvania, but also Florida, Virginia, Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin. Many of those states (but not Pennsylvania and Michigan) are walking back the idea.
In addition to being posted here, the article was also posted to other blogs, and someone put it on Reddit. Combined, more than 3,000 people viewed the information in the first 24 hours. Further, I sent a copy to many people I know who are political non-combatants. The most common response I received (and I got more than I would have imagined) was: What’s a Congressional District?
So this is a lesson in civics. You personally may not need the information, but you might want to save a copy, because I promise there are people living on your block who have no idea…
Stop the PA Assembly from Stealing YOUR Presidential Vote!
Legislation introduced this week in the Pennsylvania House would award electoral votes to the winners of each Congressional District, rather than according to the statewide popular vote.
Absentee ballot deadline extended
From Chester County Voter Services: “ATTENTION VOTERS– Effective 10/31/12 Governor Corbett has issued Executive Order number 2012-14, extending the deadline for absentee ballots to be received by the County Board of Elections to Monday, November 5, 2012 in those counties that experienced weather-related office closures at any time during the week of 10/29/12…”
Voter ID Optional for November 6th Election
Voters in the November 6th election CAN cast ballots WITHOUT ID. Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson put a temporary hold on the full implementation of Pennsylvania’s controversial new voter ID law, allowing voters to cast ballots in November’s election whether they have state-issued photo ID’s or not.
Sign a petition to stop voter suppression!
The Pennsylvania Senate is considering legislation that would create obstacles for citizens trying to exercise their right to vote, making it impossible for some to make their voices heard. In June, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 934 (HB 934) almost entirely along party lines, sending it to the Senate for action. The bill requires valid state or federal photo ID from all Pennsylvanians at all elections...
PA Supreme court rejects redistricting plan
On, February 25, 2011, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejected new maps for House and Senate districts for this year’s election. So for the time being, we’re back to being in Senator Andy Dinniman’s district and our House district will stay the same!
Read an Inquirer article with more details on the decision here.
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