Every four years we get wrapped up in the madness that is the presidential election. It starts with the murmurings of who will run and once candidates have entered the race and chosen their platforms we are bombarded with nonstop coverage until after Election Day. This can be a very stressful time for many people and the root of these feelings can come from unanswered questions and a lack of research.
Voters tend to focus on knowing who they will vote for. Which is a great question to have the answer to. However, the heart of Democracy isn’t necessarily who you vote for, but the right to vote. The ability to vote comes with two responsibilities, being registered and knowing where your polling place is. If you are not registered to vote please click the link here to be redirected to www.usa.gov where you will be able to do so online. If you are already registered to vote, but need help finding your correct polling place in Pennsylvania, please click the link here to be redirected to Pennsylvania Voter Services website.
At __maternity Care Coalition, we tirelessly advocate for the people and communities we serve. We do everything we can throughout the year to work with policymakers on Local, State and Federal levels to ensure resources and programs are available to our clients. Election season is the time where Americans must do their part to help shape the leadership of our nation. While voting for the next President is one of the most important votes to cast, it’s also just as important to remember to cast your vote for officials at the State and Local levels who also shape policy that impacts lives on a daily basis.
There are many resources available to help voters get through election season. Below you will find a list of some of these resources.
Voter Resources:
- October 11th, 2016-Last day to register to vote
- November 8th, 2016-Election Day
General Voting Information:
- USA.gov
- Archives.gov
- Rockthevote.com
Which Candidate is best for you:
- Isidewith.com
- Pennsylvania Voter Information:
- Votespa.com