Early Voting in Pennsylvania
So Pennsylvania might finally join the 31 other states in having the option to cast an early ballot for elections.
Early voting legislation recently introduced by Rep. DePasquale in the state House and parallel legislation in the state Senate by Sen. Leach seeks to make counties offer times for people to cast their ballot on at minimum the weekends and possibly some weekdays starting two weeks before an election.
The legislation would allow those whose work schedules or other commitments or constraints to make sure they can get their ballot cast. It would also allow get-out-the-vote efforts more time to mobilize voters, and help reduce long lines and machine errors on election day from keeping voters away.
This legislation is partially necessary because the state constitution does not allow absentee ballots to be used for anything other than the specific reasons listed. (And heck, even Iraq has early voting.)
The PA League of Young Voters is collecting petition signatures to give to the Senate committees indicating the support for this legislation.
Support Early Voting in PA
SIGN THE PETITION ONLINE
Volunteer to help with the petition drive — join our canvassing efforts or request copies of the petition to distribute yourself. Email mac@paleague.com.
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