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WASHINGTON, D.C. — NextGen America has partnered with Ballot Builder, a nonpartisan voter guide resource, to help young voters better understand candidates’ policy positions and prepare for state and local …
NextGen America, Ballot Builder Partner to Boost Youth Voter Participation Read More
CHESTER, PA — A new policy from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is drawing sharp criticism from voting rights advocates after the agency announced that only state and local …
USCIS Policy Change Restricts Voter Registration at Naturalization Ceremonies, Raising Concerns in Pennsylvania Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Democratic National Committee this week rolled out a nationwide voter registration campaign, organizing more than 50 events across 27 states and territories in what party officials …
Democrats Launch Nationwide Voter Registration Push Ahead of 2026 Elections Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education recently announced new guidance reversing a Biden-era policy that allowed Federal Work Study (FWS) funds to be used for certain partisan and …
Education Department Rescinds Biden-Era Guidance Allowing Federal Work Study Funds for Political Activities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced that 33 high schools across Pennsylvania earned Governor’s Civic Engagement Awards (GCEA) for their student-driven efforts to register eligible peers to vote …
Chester County Schools Shine in Statewide Push to Empower 5,000 New Voters! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt has issued a reminder that May 5 is the final day for eligible Pennsylvanians to register to vote in the May …
Pennsylvania Primary Election Registration Deadline Approaching Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Four dedicated voters from Chester County have been inducted into the Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame, an exclusive group that honors individuals who have participated in …
Four Chester County Residents Inducted into Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt has been honored as the “Standout Secretary of State” by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, a national initiative focused on …
Pennsylvania Secretary Al Schmidt Recognized for Excellence in Civic Engagement Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt has issued a reminder to Pennsylvanians that the deadline to register to vote for the May 20 primary election is May …
Deadline Approaching for Pennsylvania Voter Registration Ahead of Primary Election Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Voter turnout in Pennsylvania’s 2024 general election has reached levels not seen in over three decades, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt announced Friday. According to finalized …
Historic Turnout in Pennsylvania Elections—Your Vote Helped Make History! Read More