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Hi John,
Welcome to the latest New PA Project Education Fund (NPPEF) newsletter!
As a voting rights organization, our mission is to provide current, accurate, and accessible information about the importance of voting in every election.
On Tuesday, March 25th there will be special elections in some parts of Allegheny and Lancaster.
Voters in the 35th Legislative District (Brentwood, Mount Oliver, and parts of Pittsburgh) will fill the vacancy due to the passing of State House Representative Matthew Gergely.
Voters in the 36th State Senate District (covering much of northern Lancaster County, like Akron, Columbia, Ephrata, Elizabethtown, Lititz, Manheim, and 14 other townships) will choose a candidate to fill the recently vacated seat of State Sen. Ryan Aument. Voters participating in the SD36 special election should be aware that the Lancaster County Board of Elections has approved polling place changes. Before you head to the polls on Tuesday, March 25, double check your polling location! You can see the changes here. [[link removed]]
If you are registered in either district, make your plan to vote! Polls are open from 7am to 8pm. If you are in line by 8pm, stay in line and exercise your freedom to vote.
If you are not sure, check your registration below:
REGISTER TO VOTE OR CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION [[link removed]]
Social Media of the Week
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From @whenweallvote [[link removed]]
"LISTEN UP 🚨📣 The U.S. House of Representatives is currently considering a dangerous attack on our right to vote: the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.
Let’s be clear: this bill will not “save” anything. The SAVE Act is designed to restrict our voices and take away our power by intimidating, suppressing, and disenfranchising millions of voters.
Instead of undermining the freedom to vote, we should be expanding access to voting. ✊🏾🗳️
This is where YOU come in. With Congress expected to vote on the #SAVEAct [[link removed]] soon, call or email your representatives right now and tell them to vote “NO” on this dangerous bill. Use the 🔗 in our bio to take action."
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ELECTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES
If you haven’t heard, a bill aimed at restricting voter access [[link removed]] has been introduced in the PA House to establish new proof of citizenship requirements for residents registering to vote.
Similar to the SAVE Act introduced in Congress, this bill is being introduced to further unfounded conspiracies and to spread doubt in our election systems.
These state-level bills — in addition to similar federal efforts [[link removed]] — are based on the extremely questionable and repeatedly disproven [[link removed]] narrative that undocumented immigrants are voting in our elections. They are also completely unnecessary. Federal and state laws already make it explicitly clear that it is illegal for noncitizens to vote, and multiple checks and balances [[link removed]] are in place to ensure only citizens vote. The system works. These bills are an attempt to strip away our voting rights.
As a voting rights organization, we are vehemently against making it harder to register to vote in the Commonwealth, but we need your help to advocate against this legislation and stand up for Pennsylvania voters.
Contact your legislators and let them know you don't want more barriers to the polls, and don't forget to vote in your local primary election this May!
FIND YOUR LEGISLATOR [legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/findyourlegislator]
UPCOMING EVENTS
[[link removed]] Why Courts Matter: 401
Thursday, March 27th
6:30-7:30PM
Online via Zoom
How do the courts affect our rights and freedoms? Why should we be involved in judicial elections?
Affiliated organization New Pennsylvania Project and Why Courts Matter - Pennsylvania will be hosting their fourth town about judicial elections. This town hall will continue to focus on the impact and importance of state and federal courts. We will also explore how people can educate themselves and take action!
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[[link removed]] #CourtsMatter
Last week, a divided U.S. Supreme Court rejected Trump's bid to freeze nearly $2 billion in foreign aid [[link removed]] in a 5-4 vote. This is the second time the Supreme Court has stopped him in his second term.
In Pennsylvania, voters have the opportunity to help ensure that our state courts remain independent and fair. There are three retention elections for the state Supreme Court this year. The decisions made by Pennsylvanian voters in November will continue to impact residents for years to come.
Judicial elections are an important way for citizens to have a say in the composition of the courts. By electing judges who share their values and perspectives, voters can influence the direction of the judiciary and ensure that it reflects the will of the people.
Additionally, participating in judicial elections can help to hold judges accountable for their decisions and ensure that they remain responsive to the needs of the community. By staying informed about judicial candidates and casting their votes, citizens can help to safeguard their rights and freedoms and ensure that the judiciary remains a fair and impartial institution.
Here is a list of all the judges up for retention elections [[link removed]] in PA this year.
[[link removed]] We are hiring!
Let's defend democracy together!
We're looking for extra hands in Erie, Lehigh Valley, and the Collar Counties to help us shape the future of Pennsylvania.
Join our team and help us register people to vote!
Positions start at $20 per hour.
Interested? Contact [email protected]
EMAIL US [[email protected]]
News You Can Use
On Tuesday, March 11th, the Trump administration cut the U.S. Education Department’s staff in half [[link removed]] . This move sparked concerns across the country about the agency’s abilities to carry out its core functions.
In Pennsylvania, the teachers union said that nearly 7,000 teachers and school staff positions would not be funded [[link removed]] if the federal government fully cuts off education assistance.
Vets also worry about Trump's cuts to the VA workforce will interrupt benefits [[link removed]] . A group of veterans sounded the alarm on Tuesday over the Trump administration’s job cuts and canceled contracts at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA administers benefits and health care programs to millions of vets and their families. These benefits and health care programs would be disrupted by the Trump cuts.
Yet another potential cut has Pennsylvanians worried. Cutting Medicaid would have devastating consequences [[link removed]] for our state. Here are the numbers:
* 3 million [[link removed]] Pennsylvanians rely on Medicaid.
* 800,000 Pennsylvanians [[link removed]] are at risk of losing their healthcare coverage.
* Medicaid covers 1 in 3 births [[link removed]] in Pennsylvania.
* 3 in 8 Pennsylvania children [[link removed]] are covered by Medicaid.
* Medicaid covers 5 in 8 nursing home residents [[link removed]] and nearly half of all long-term care costs statewide.
* 2 in 5 Pennsylvanians with disabilities [[link removed]] rely on Medicaid for essential healthcare and support.
* Pennsylvania could lose $34.36 billion [[link removed]] in Medicaid funding over the next decade.
* Cuts could cost Pennsylvania taxpayers $1 billion [[link removed]] just to maintain current coverage levels.
These cuts aren’t just numbers on a page — they are real people, real families, and real lives on the line.
NPPEF on the Ground
[[link removed]] Spring is on the way
One of our canvassers and a newly registered voter at McCormick Library in Harrisburg. With better weather coming soon, our staff is excited to continue to educate voters about their rights across the Commonwealth.
In 2025, we have the opportunity to vote in local, municipal and judicial elections.
Pennsylvania is a closed primary state, which means that only people registered with a major political party will be able to voice their vote this May.
So, check your registration [[link removed]] and make sure to vote in your local primary election!
Allegheny County
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Our team set up in the sunshine in Mt. Oliver, Pittsburgh.
Dauphin County
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Lovely spring weather means lots of voter registrations in Harrisburg!
Luzerne County
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Our Luzerne county teams registering folks of all ages to vote in senior living communities (left) and a local laundromat (right).
Super voters vote twice a year, every year !
Thank you for doing your part to stay informed and engaged!
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Last day to register to vote: Monday, May 5, 2025
Primary Election: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Last day to register to vote for the General Election: Monday, October 20, 2025
Last day to request mail-in ballot: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
General Election: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Important Links: Voter Hotlines:
PA Department of State Website [vote.pa.gov] Voter Protection Hotline: 1-866-OUR-VOTE
Upcoming elections [[link removed]] DOS PA Voter Hotline: 1-877-VOTESPA
Mail-in and Absentee Ballot [[link removed]] Spanish/English Hotline: 1-866-VE-Y-VOTA
Fact-Checking Election Claims [[link removed]] Asian Languages Hotline: 1-888-API-VOTE
Arabic/English Hotline: 1-844-YALLA-US
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