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Kamden Cunningham’s business on top, party in the back hairstyle earned the Luzerne County six-year-old top honors in the kid’s division of the USA Mullet Championship.
The NAACP sued the Western Pa. county earlier this summer as did seven voters whose ballots had been rejected in the April 23 primary, accusing Washington County of violating the constitutional due process rights of voters by deliberately concealing whether their ballot had been counted.
Emma, from Wester Chester in Chester county, is excited about the energy created by Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. @keystonenewsroom The Harris campaign is getting this West Chester voter excited for the election. #KamalaHarris #WestChester #Pennsylvanian #Pennsylvanialife #NewsUpdate #NewsUpdates #Pennsylvania #PAPolitics #PoliticalNews #HarrisWalz #2024Election ♬ original sound – Keystone Newsroom
The process of counting every vote in Pennsylvania can take days, and sometimes weeks — not hours. Relax, it just means democracy is working properly. It’s not a sign of voter fraud.
Luis Medina of Philadelphia said his vote is about ensuring the country moves forward and continues the good work the Biden administration started. The Central Pa. native said he is also excited to vote for a woman for president. Are you ready to vote? Make sure to check your voter registration status, see who’s on…
Harrisburg-area teacher Teresa Hoover said they’re voting in 2024 to help preserve democracy. Are you ready to vote? Make sure to check your voter registration status, see who’s on your ballot, and make a voting plan here. @keystonenewsroom Harrisburg-area teacher Teresa Hoover said they’re voting in 2024 to help preserve democracy. Why are YOU voting?…
As a judge of elections in Philadelphia’s 25th ward, Jett Biggertt does a lot of dotting of i’s and crossing of t’s to make sure their polling place is staffed up and ready to run smoothly on Election Day. Biggertt’s goal, they said, is to ensure a safe and fair election and a problem-free voting…
Incumbent Democrat Bob Casey is seeking a fourth term serving Pennsylvania in Washington. He’s running against Republican Dave McCormick, a former Connecticut-based hedge fund manager who served in the U.S. Army.
People need to realize that reproductive rights are an “everybody issue” when they vote this year, according to Jasper, a Pa. voter and student at Temple University in Philadelphia. Are you ready to vote? Make sure to check your voter registration status, see who’s on your ballot, and make a voting plan here. @keystonenewsroom People…
If you want to get out the vote at your college, these organizations aim to provide schools and students with the tools and knowledge necessary to increase voter engagement on campus.
