One day left.
After an exhausting few months, Election Day is finally upon us.
Tomorrow, millions of Americans will cast their vote for the next President of the United States.
For Pennsylvanians, your vote has never been more important. Living in a swing state has been interesting, to say the least. We have been inundated with text messages, billboards, lawn signs and the always-infuriating attack ads on TV.
And it has all been leading up to this.
Pennsylvania on national stage
The Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump, and the Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris and their supporters have been traveling across the Keystone State, aiming to secure Pennsylvania’s 19 crucial electoral votes.
Both campaigns have spent considerable time in the Philadelphia area — former President Barack Obama joined Bruce Springsteen at a concert to support Harris at Temple University last week, and Trump recently held a drive-thru news conference at a McDonald’s in Lower Bucks County.
In addition to the presidential race, Pennsylvania will be in the national spotlight for a pivotal U.S. Senate contest, where Republican Dave McCormick is attempting to unseat incumbent Democrat Bob Casey Jr.
Statewide races will also appear on the ballot, including Pennsylvania attorney general, auditor general and treasurer, as well as seats in the state legislature.
For a last minute look at the candidates, as well as a roundup of your rights as a Philadelphia voter, check out Metro’s Election Guide.
Philadelphia residents can also review sample ballots online that show exactly who and what will be on the ballot in the Nov. 5 election. The documents are available for download by inputting an address at atlas.phila.gov/voting.
Satellite Election Offices
Philadelphia City Commissioners have opened Satellite Election Offices (SEO) across the city in an effort to make voting more accessible to all Philadelphians.
SEOs provide essential election services, ensuring that local voters have access to tools and information needed to cast their vote. Philadelphians can walk into any SEO and complete and return their mail-in ballot. Voters can also go to the sites to obtain replacement ballots, declaration envelopes, secrecy envelopes and emergency absentee ballots.
Here is a list of SEO locations in Philadelphia:
• County Board of Elections, 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Room 140; 215-686-3469
• 1st Council District, 1835 S Broad St., 215-686-7801
• 2nd Council District, 6100 Woodland Ave., 215-686-7802
• 3rd Council District, 4029 Market St., 215-686-7803
• 4th Council District, 5610 Lancaster Ave, Unit 400, 215-686-7804
• 5th Council District, 2301 N Broad St., 215-686-7805
• 6th Council District, 6420 Frankford Ave., 215-686-7806
• 7th Council District, 2739 N 5th St., 215-686-7807
• 8th Council District, 5301 Chew Ave., 215-686-7808
• 9th Council District, 6233 N Broad St., 215-686-7809
• 10th Council District, 1619-1681 Grant Ave, Suite 15 and 16, 215-686-8683
Your vote, your voice
Philadelphia officials — alongside nationwide efforts — have been reaching out to voters to help ensure everyone has the tools and resources to cast their vote. We all know what is on the line in this election — from the presidential race, to statewide contests, to local elections. The decision you make will have a direct effect on your daily life, and the lives of your neighbors, for the next four years.
So whether you choose to vote by mail or in person, your vote is your voice — and it has never been more powerful.
