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SUMMARY:Municipal Elections
DESCRIPTION:Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. \nFind out more about the Municipal Election. \nFind your polling place.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/municipal-elections/
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Elections,Homepage Event
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SUMMARY:Deadline to Request Mail-In Ballot
DESCRIPTION:Request your Mail-In Ballot for the November 4 Municipal Election BY 5pm on Tuesday\, October 28\, 2025. \nMail-in and Absentee Ballot | Voting & Election Information | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/deadline-to-request-mail-in-ballot/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Elections,Homepage Event
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SUMMARY:Deadline to Register for Fall Election
DESCRIPTION:Register for the November 4 Municipal Election by Monday\, October 20\, 2025. \nRegister to Vote | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/deadline-to-register-for-fall-election/
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Elections,Homepage Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T063823
CREATED:20250731T134023Z
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UID:14140-1755106200-1755111600@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Why Courts Matter: Diving into How Our Judicial System Helps to Protect Our Environment
DESCRIPTION:The Pennsylvania State Courts play a crucial role as the final arbiters of state law and our constitution\, often having the final say on state election issues\, environmental rules\, and ensuring equal treatment and justice for all. Yet\, many of us don’t know exactly how Pennsylvania’s judicial system works or how judges are elected in the Commonwealth. \nJoin us for an informative and engaging event designed for everyday residents who want to better understand our courts and how judicial elections shape our communities – and how the court system can be a tool for environmental protection and holding polluters accountable. Learn how you can make informed choices at the ballot box. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n✅ How Pennsylvania’s court system works and why it matters to you\n✅ The ways our court systems can hold polluters accountable and protect our environment\n✅ The process of electing and retaining judges in Pennsylvania\n✅ How to research judicial candidates and make informed voting decisions \nFind out more and register here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/why-courts-matter-diving-into-how-our-judicial-system-helps-to-protect-our-environment/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Carrick\, 1811 Brownsville Rd\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Climate,Elections,Environment,Homepage Event,Sustainable Agriculture,Water Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T063823
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SUMMARY:Mapping Pennsylvania's Future-Next Steps for Redistricting Reform
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about redistricting reform\, the legislative process\, and the next strategic moves towards a more responsive state government? Join LAMPa’s partner\, Fair Districts PA\, at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill on December 7 for a day of strategic planning\, training sessions\, and discussions about reshaping Pennsylvania’s gerrymandered districts. \nFair Districts PA is proud to welcome the following confirmed speakers: \n\nKatie Fahey is founder and Executive Director of Voters Not Politicians\, the grassroots\, nonpartisan campaign that ran a successful effort to end gerrymandering in Michigan by amending the State Constitution in 2018 with 61% of the vote. She is now Executive Director of The People\, a nonprofit organization committed to sharing the lessons learned in Michigan.\nSimone Leeper serves as legal counsel for Campaign Legal Center’s redistricting team. She litigates a wide range of redistricting-related cases\, challenging gerrymandering and advocating for election systems that guarantee all voters an equal opportunity to influence our democracy.\nBrianna Remster is associate professor of sociology and criminology at Villanova University. She has done extensive research on prison gerrymandering in Pennsylvania and gave testimony on the issue to the 2021-2022 Legislative Reapportionment Commission. She is currently writing a book on the impact of prison gerrymandering nationwide.\n\nYou can learn more about the conference and register to attend by clicking here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/mapping-pennsylvanias-future-next-steps-for-redistricting-reform/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Elections,Homepage Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T143232Z
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SUMMARY:Community Building Skills Webinars
DESCRIPTION:This online three-part series supports you in building and refining the skills used in interactions with those who might not agree with you. All are on Wednesdays at noon EST via Zoom. \n\nPart I: Active Listening – October 2 -How to establish meaningful connection between speaker and listener\, build a deeper understanding through dialogue\, and get comfortable with potentially contentious exchanges.\nPart II: Difficult Conversations – October 16 – Through understanding ourselves and others\, how to turn difficult conversations into an opportunity to uncover common ground.\nPart III: Managing Conflict – October 30 – How to transform conflict into a process that promotes ownership\, fosters creativity\, and generates outcomes that solve real community problems.\n\nLAMPa is proud to partner with Common Ground – USA to present this series of webinars. You may attend any or all of the webinars\, though you will get the most out of attending all three in order. \nRegister for Active Listening \nRegister for Difficult Conversations \nRegister for Managing Conflict  \n 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/community-building-skills-webinars/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Elections,Homepage Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T124449Z
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SUMMARY:Kindling Faith - "Freed in Christ: Race\, Ethnicity\, and Culture" with Dr. Richard Perry
DESCRIPTION:Join Kindling Faith for “Freed in Christ: Race\, Ethnicity\, and Culture” with Dr. Richard Perry\, emeritus faculty\, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. \nThe learning session will take place online via Zoom from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on October 22. \nParticipation costs $20 per individual or $80 per congregation with no limit to the number in attendance. \nYou can register here. Please contact Pastor Martin Otto-Zimmann or your synod office for possible support and payment options. \nPlease check out our event pages for each event in the Kindling Faith series\, called “What does it mean to be Lutheran in a crucial election year?\,” and let LAMPa know if you plan to join any of the sessions. \nYou can find a page with all programming in the series here. \nKindling Faith: Learning Never Ends is a program of United Lutheran Seminary (ULS)\, a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/kindling-faith-freed-in-christ-race-ethnicity-and-culture-with-dr-richard-perry/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Education,Elections,Homepage Event,Racial Justice,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T063823
CREATED:20240819T195932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T143232Z
UID:13716-1727870400-1727874000@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Community Building Skills Webinars
DESCRIPTION:This online three-part series supports you in building and refining the skills used in interactions with those who might not agree with you. All are on Wednesdays at noon EST via Zoom. \n\nPart I: Active Listening – October 2 -How to establish meaningful connection between speaker and listener\, build a deeper understanding through dialogue\, and get comfortable with potentially contentious exchanges.\nPart II: Difficult Conversations – October 16 – Through understanding ourselves and others\, how to turn difficult conversations into an opportunity to uncover common ground.\nPart III: Managing Conflict – October 30 – How to transform conflict into a process that promotes ownership\, fosters creativity\, and generates outcomes that solve real community problems.\n\nLAMPa is proud to partner with Common Ground – USA to present this series of webinars. You may attend any or all of the webinars\, though you will get the most out of attending all three in order. \nRegister for Active Listening \nRegister for Difficult Conversations \nRegister for Managing Conflict  \n 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/community-building-skills-webinars/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Elections,Homepage Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T063823
CREATED:20240520T124356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T124356Z
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SUMMARY:Kindling Faith - "Earth's Climate Crisis Study Guide" with Dr. Ryan Cumming
DESCRIPTION:Join Kindling Faith for “Earth’s Climate Crisis Study Guide” with Dr. Ryan Cumming\, Program Director\, Theological Ethics\, Education\, and Community Engagement. \nThe learning session will take place online via Zoom from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on October 8. \nParticipation costs $20 per individual or $80 per congregation with no limit to the number in attendance. \nYou can register here. Please contact Pastor Martin Otto-Zimmann or your synod office for possible support and payment options. \nPlease check out our event pages for each event in the Kindling Faith series\, called “What does it mean to be Lutheran in a crucial election year?\,” and let LAMPa know if you plan to join any of the sessions. \nYou can find a page with all programming in the series here. \nKindling Faith: Learning Never Ends is a program of United Lutheran Seminary (ULS)\, a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/kindling-faith-earths-climate-crisis-study-guide-with-dr-ryan-cumming/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Climate,Education,Elections,Environment,Homepage Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T063823
CREATED:20240819T195932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T143232Z
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SUMMARY:Community Building Skills Webinars
DESCRIPTION:This online three-part series supports you in building and refining the skills used in interactions with those who might not agree with you. All are on Wednesdays at noon EST via Zoom. \n\nPart I: Active Listening – October 2 -How to establish meaningful connection between speaker and listener\, build a deeper understanding through dialogue\, and get comfortable with potentially contentious exchanges.\nPart II: Difficult Conversations – October 16 – Through understanding ourselves and others\, how to turn difficult conversations into an opportunity to uncover common ground.\nPart III: Managing Conflict – October 30 – How to transform conflict into a process that promotes ownership\, fosters creativity\, and generates outcomes that solve real community problems.\n\nLAMPa is proud to partner with Common Ground – USA to present this series of webinars. You may attend any or all of the webinars\, though you will get the most out of attending all three in order. \nRegister for Active Listening \nRegister for Difficult Conversations \nRegister for Managing Conflict  \n 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/community-building-skills-webinars/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Elections,Homepage Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T063823
CREATED:20240520T124302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T124302Z
UID:13584-1727204400-1727209800@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Kindling Faith - "Faith\, Sexism and Justice" with Dr. Mary Streufert and Heather Dean
DESCRIPTION:Join Kindling Faith for “Faith\, Sexism and Justice” with Dr. Mary Streufert\, Director\, Gender Justice and Women’s Empowerment\, and Heather Dean\, Program Coordinator\, Theological Discernment\, ELCA. \nThe learning session will take place online via Zoom from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on September 24. \nParticipation costs $20 per individual or $80 per congregation with no limit to the number in attendance. \nYou can register here. Please contact Pastor Martin Otto-Zimmann or your synod office for possible support and payment options. \nPlease check out our event pages for each event in the Kindling Faith series\, called “What does it mean to be Lutheran in a crucial election year?\,” and let LAMPa know if you plan to join any of the sessions. \nYou can find a page with all programming in the series here. \nKindling Faith: Learning Never Ends is a program of United Lutheran Seminary (ULS)\, a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/kindling-faith-faith-sexism-and-justice-with-dr-mary-streufert-and-heather-dean/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Education,Elections,Homepage Event,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T063823
CREATED:20240725T181104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T235742Z
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SUMMARY:Pixels for Peace: Digital Peacebuilding Webinar
DESCRIPTION:People of faith are among our most natural peacemakers\, stewards of connection between individuals and something greater than ourselves. This work is deeply needed in digital spaces\, where conflicts and disinformation too often drive apart congregants and friends. Common Ground USA and the Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania invite you to Pixels for Peace to understand how our digital worlds are shaping polarization and what we can do individually and together to build peace online. \nPixels for Peace will cover: \n\nHow and why digital spaces shape the way we understand the world and each other\nHow forces of disconnection try to manipulate online audiences\nWhat works to respond to online division and hate\n\nRegister here for August 27 at 6pm! \nRegister here for September 12 at 12:30pm! \nWe’re glad to be able to offer this webinar free of charge! Donations are appreciated. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/pixels-for-peace-digital-peacebuilding-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Elections,Homepage Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T063823
CREATED:20240520T124204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T173148Z
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SUMMARY:Kindling Faith - "Abortion" with Dr. Caryn Riswold
DESCRIPTION:Join Kindling Faith for “Abortion” with Dr. Caryn Riswold\, Professor of Religion/McCoy Family Distinguished Chair in Lutheran Heritage and Mission at Wartburg College. \nThe learning session will take place online via Zoom from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on September 8. \nParticipation costs $20 per individual or $80 per congregation with no limit to the number in attendance. \nYou can register here. Please contact Pastor Martin Otto-Zimmann or your synod office for possible support and payment options. \nPlease check out our event pages for each event in the Kindling Faith series\, called “What does it mean to be Lutheran in a crucial election year?\,” and let LAMPa know if you plan to join any of the sessions. \nYou can find a page with all programming in the series here. \nKindling Faith: Learning Never Ends is a program of United Lutheran Seminary (ULS)\, a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/kindling-faith-abortion-with-dr-caryn-riswold/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Education,Elections,Homepage Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T063823
CREATED:20240520T123419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T124050Z
UID:13582-1724785200-1724790600@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Kindling Faith - "Corporate Social Responsibility" with Rev. Kaari Reierson
DESCRIPTION:Join Kindling Faith for “Corporate Social Responsibility” with Rev. Kaari Reierson\, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility for the ELCA. \nThe learning session will take place online via Zoom from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on August 27. \nParticipation costs $20 per individual or $80 per congregation with no limit to the number in attendance. \nYou can register here. Please contact Pastor Martin Otto-Zimmann or your synod office for possible support and payment options. \nPlease check out our event pages for each event in the Kindling Faith series\, called “What does it mean to be Lutheran in a crucial election year?\,” and let LAMPa know if you plan to join any of the sessions. \nYou can find a page with all programming in the series here. \nKindling Faith: Learning Never Ends is a program of United Lutheran Seminary (ULS)\, a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/kindling-faith-corporate-social-responsibility-with-rev-kaari-reierson/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Education,Elections,Homepage Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T063823
CREATED:20240724T164047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T174708Z
UID:13693-1724781600-1724785200@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Pixels for Peace: Digital Peacebuilding Webinar
DESCRIPTION:People of faith are among our most natural peacemakers\, stewards of connection between individuals and something greater than ourselves. This work is deeply needed in digital spaces\, where conflicts and harmful content too often drive apart congregants and friends. Common Ground USA and the Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania invite you to Pixels for Peace to understand how our digital worlds are shaping polarization and what we can do to build peace online. \nPixels for Peace will cover: \n\nHow and why digital spaces shape the way we understand the world and each other\nHow stewards of disconnection try to manipulate online audiences\nWhat works to respond to online division and hate\n\nRegister here for August 27 \nRegister here for September 12
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/pixels-for-peace-digital-peacebuilding-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Elections,Homepage Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T133000
DTSTAMP:20260428T063823
CREATED:20240715T192449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T135903Z
UID:13679-1724328000-1724333400@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Discipleship in a Democracy: How faith communities can work for justice and peace without jeopardizing their nonprofit status -- even during an election year!
DESCRIPTION:Though public charities\, including churches\, must remain nonpartisan\, they have a critical role to play in civic life — even throughout the election cycle! Not only can public charities engage in issue education and advocacy during election season\, but they can also conduct robust voter and candidate education campaigns and mobilize the public to get out the vote. After this session\, you will have a better understanding of how to legally engage in nonpartisan advocacy during an election without jeopardizing your nonprofit status.  The information will cover federal\, state and municipal compliance.  LAMPa is hosting this webinar in collaboration with Bolder Advocacy\, a project of the Alliance for Justice\, and Attorney Steve Masters of JustLaws\, a Philadelphia-based law firm.  This 1 1/2-hour webinar will also include time for Q&A. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow you can continue to educate and advocate on important issues during election years;\nHow you can educate the public through candidate forums and questionnaires;\nHow you can respond to candidate statements objectively;\nHow you can conduct nonpartisan voter registration and ensure get-out-the-vote efforts are conducted legally;\nHow you can safely support or oppose ballot measures without being partisan; and\nHow staff and volunteers’ partisan activities in their personal time can be kept separate from their activities on behalf of the organization.\n\n$25 registration fee gets you a personal link to the webinar and recording of the main presentation. Rostered leaders and Congregation Council members are encouraged to register\, and then watch the recording with others in leadership at your congregation to help everyone understand legal and practical precedence for civic participation. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/discipleship-in-a-democracy-how-faith-communities-can-work-for-justice-and-peace-without-jeopardizing-their-nonprofit-status-even-during-an-election-year/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Elections,Homepage Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T063823
CREATED:20240520T123324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T123933Z
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SUMMARY:Kindling Faith - "Introduction to Social Teachings" with Dr. Roger Willer
DESCRIPTION:Join Kindling Faith for “Introduction to Social Teachings” with Dr. Roger Willer\, Director of Theological Ethics for the ELCA. \nThe learning session will take place online via Zoom from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on June 25. \nParticipation costs $20 per individual or $80 per congregation with no limit to the number in attendance. \nYou can register here. Please contact Pastor Martin Otto-Zimmann or your synod office for possible support and payment options. \nPlease check out our event pages for each event in the Kindling Faith series\, called “What does it mean to be Lutheran in a crucial election year?\,” and let LAMPa know if you plan to join any of the sessions. \nYou can find a page with all programming in the series here. \nKindling Faith: Learning Never Ends is a program of United Lutheran Seminary (ULS)\, a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/kindling-faith-introduction-to-social-teachings-with-dr-roger-willer/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Education,Elections,Homepage Event
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UID:13033-1713855600-1713902400@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:2024 General Primary Election
DESCRIPTION:Make your voice heard and vote in the upcoming 2024 Pennsylvania primary election!  \nThe primary election will take place Tuesday\, April 23\, 2024. You can vote in person at your polling place that day.  \nTuesday\, April 23\, 2024\, is also the last day for County Boards of Election to receive completed mail-in and civilian absentee ballots. All ballots must be received by 8:00 p.m. to be counted.  \nPolls are open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  \nIf you’re unsure whether or not you are currently registered to vote in PA or are unsure whether or not your voter registration is up to date\, you can check your voter registration status here.  \nYou can find your polling place here.  \nIf you have any questions\, you can call 1.877.VOTESPA (1.877.868.3772).  \nYou can find contact information for your county election officials here.  \nThis page from the Pennsylvania Department of State has more information about upcoming elections.  \nYou can learn more about primary elections and other types of elections here. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/2024-general-primary-election/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Elections
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SUMMARY:Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot for the primary election
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the deadline to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot before the upcoming Pennsylvania primary elections! \nThe last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot is Tuesday\, April 16. Applications must be received by your county election board by this date. \nTuesday\, April 23\, is the primary election. Completed ballots must be received by your county election office by this date. Postmarks are not enough. \nYou can register to vote online and find more information about voter registration here. You can also find information about voter registration here. \nYou can find information about voting by mail-in or absentee ballot here. \nYou can apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot online here. \nYou can also apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot by submitting your completed physical application to your county election office\, either by hand or by mail. Here are blank applications for mail-in ballots and absentee ballots. The Pennsylvania Department of State also has applications in some languages other than English (listed under “Option 2: Apply for a Mail Ballot by mail“). You can also request a physical application in person at your county voter office. \nInformation about becoming an annual mail voter can be found here. \nInformation about third party ballot delivery for mail voting and designating an agent\, along with the form\, can be found here. \nInformation about the accessible remote ballot marking solution for mail voting can be found here. \nIf you’re unsure whether or not you are currently registered to vote in PA or are unsure whether or not your voter registration is up to date\, you can check your voter registration status here. \nYou can find your polling place here. \nIf you have any questions\, you can call 1.877.VOTESPA (1.877.868.3772). \nYou can find contact information for your county election officials here. \nThis page from the Pennsylvania Department of State has more information about upcoming elections.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/last-day-to-apply-for-a-mail-in-or-civilian-absentee-ballot-for-the-primary-election/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Elections,Homepage Event
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SUMMARY:Last day to REGISTER to vote before the primary election
DESCRIPTION:Make sure you’re registered to vote before the upcoming Pennsylvania primary elections! \nThe last day to register to vote before the primary is Monday\, April 8. \nTuesday\, April 23\,  is the primary election. \nYou can register to vote online and find more information about voter registration here. You can also find information about voter registration here. \nYou can also register to vote by submitting your completed physical voter registration application to your county voter registration office\, either by hand or by mail. You can access a blank application here. \nIf you are on active duty in the military or are a hospitalized or bedridden veteran or another type of overseas voter\, you can register to vote and find more information here. \nIf you already registered to vote in PA but need to update something like your name or address\, you can update your voter registration here. \nIf you’re unsure whether or not you are currently registered to vote in PA or are unsure whether or not your voter registration is up to date\, you can check your voter registration status here. \nIf you are already registered to vote in PA\, you can find your polling place here. \nIf you have any questions\, you can call 1.877.VOTESPA (1.877.868.3772). \nYou can find contact information for your county election officials here. \nThis page from the Pennsylvania Department of State has more information about upcoming elections.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/last-day-to-register-to-vote-before-the-primary-election/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Elections,Homepage Event
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