Monday, September 25, 2017

YWCA to Host Voter Registration Drive Tuesday

Blogger's Note: The following was provided by the YWCA Tri-County Area.

Last year, millions of Americans didn’t vote because they missed a registration deadline or
didn’t know how to register. 

This year, YWCA Tri-County Area will offer residents the opportunity to register for the Nov. 7 general election.

On National Voter Registration Day Tuesday, Sept. 26, a day of action encouraging all Americans to participate in the elections process, YWCA Tri-County Area will have voter registration forms available between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. at its offices at 300 King St. in Pottstown. 

Residents who have moved, turned 18, changed names, haven’t voted in recent elections, or want to change party affiliation must update their voter registrations in order to vote in 2017. The form will be forwarded to the voter’s county board of elections.

The deadline to register to vote in Pennsylvania is Oct. 10. Pennsylvania voters will select mayors, school board members, township commissioners and supervisors, borough council members, and other municipal positions. Voters also will select statewide and local judges.

In 2015, only 32% of Montgomery County’s eligible voters came to the polls. These local offices and issues affect all our daily lives – roads, parks and schools all are managed at the local level. 

On National Voter Registration Day, join YWCA Tri-County Area in taking a stand for our communities.

YWCA Tri-County Area is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. 

YW3CA is a leader in advocacy for women and girls, works to eliminate racism, and empowers women through quality, affordable early childhood education and adult education, and by promoting the health and vitality of women, girls, and families.

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