The Pennsylvania primary election on April 23, 2024, holds significant races, including Attorney General, State Auditor, Senate, and the presidential nomination. Here’s a concise summary of what’s at stake and how to participate:
What’s on the Ballot and What’s at Stake:
- Pennsylvanians will vote for their party’s nominees for president, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, state House and Senate, state attorney general, and other state row offices.
- The outcome of these primaries will shape the November matchups, potentially affecting the balance of power in both Harrisburg and Washington.
- While presidential nominees have been decided, some voters may use the primary to make political statements.
- Voters will also select delegates to represent them at the parties’ national conventions, where they will formally nominate the presidential candidates.
Key Contested Races in the Philadelphia Region:
- The most significant race is for Pennsylvania Attorney General, who serves as the state’s highest-ranking law enforcement officer and plays a crucial role in safeguarding rights and addressing potential post-election insurrections or federal overreach.
- Philadelphia voters will decide on state representatives and senators, as well as legal protections for RCOs (Registered Community Organizations) against developers.
- The balance of power in the General Assembly in Harrisburg is at stake, with Democrats currently holding a one-vote majority.
How to Participate:
- The primary election is on April 23, and you must be registered by April 8 to vote.
- Pennsylvania holds closed primaries, meaning only members of a political party can vote in its primary.
- If you are already registered but have changed your name, political party, or address, you need to update your registration. If you moved from another state, you must re-register in Pennsylvania.
- Voting can be done in person or by mail. The deadline to apply to vote by mail is 5 p.m. on April 16.
Stay informed about the candidates and issues, and exercise your right to vote in this important election.
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