Topic: Voting
Our Elections are Safe, Secure, and We All Must Participate
A longtime election worker and now City Council staffer pushes back on false narratives that harm our democratic process — and explains how Philly’s voting machines really work
By Max WeismanLa Guía de Votantes de The Philadelphia Citizen
Conozca a los candidatos principales, desde senadores de EE. UU. hasta fiscales generales.
By Lauren McCutcheonCounting Votes Faster
Will PA join 43 other states that start processing mail-in ballots before Election Day in time to avoid uncertainty over the 2024 Presidential election?
By Jemille Q. DuncanA Philadelphian’s Guide to Voting Myths
Will anyone see who I vote for? Is registering to vote signing myself up for jury duty? Does my vote even matter? A quick-and-easy truth behind common election misconceptions
By Lauren McCutcheonArashdeep Singh
An Indian citizen, he can’t vote in the U.S. — but that hasn’t stopped him from helping others cast ballots by November 5
By Delaney ParksFixing A Voting Envelope That is Sealed Shut
I planned to vote early, by mail or drop box. But like hundreds of Philadephians, I received a pristine ballot — and stuck-closed secrecy and mailing envelopes. City Commissioners’ Office to the rescue!
By Citizen Mystery ShopperIt’s Voting Season in PA!
Mail-in ballots for the 2024 general election in Pennsylvania are on their way to your mailbox. Here, the answers to all your voting FAQs.
By The Philadelphia Citizen StaffAli Velshi Reminds Us True Citizenship is a Muscle
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member says it's never too late to celebrate Citizenship Day, honoring those who have made the conscious choice to become American citizens
By Ali VelshiLessons in Voting at Michael Eric Dyson Book Launch
What do you get when you combine Philly-centered get-out-the-vote operations, Penn’s Empathy Lab, an interview with Michael Eric Dyson and Marc Favreau — and a maverick t-shirt vendor? An awesome Citizen event, that’s what
By Lauren McCutcheonAutomatic Voter Registration for Returning Citizens
Local social justice advocates and a University City state rep want to follow Michigan’s lead and register people convicted of felonies upon release from incarceration. Such legislation could swing elections.
By Courtney DuChene