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October 24, 2024 | by sau1admin

More Info so You Can Break Down the Issues and Power Your Vote!

Important Dates:

October 29, 2024

Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot

November 5, 2024

General Election

Words to know:

October Surprise is new, big news that changes the presidential election.

Sunset is when Social Security benefits and programs will end if the government does not do something to make it last longer.

Social Security Insolvency Crisis is the time when the Social Security system will not be able to pay all benefits on time.

Debt Ceiling is how much national debt, which is how much money the federal government has borrowed to cover its costs, that the federal government can have at one time.

A Check on Congress is something one part of the government does that makes sure Congress doesn’t have too much power.

Executive Order is an order from the president telling a federal official or agency to do or not do something.

Kicking the Can Down the Road means politicians are not working on an issue.

Political Football an issue that politicians fight about and try to use to make themselves a better candidate than the other person.

Episode Source:

Compare the Candidates on Health Care Policy has information about both Trump and Harris’ health care plans and where they both could be better, including Social Security, Medicaid and more.

Other Resources:

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of State Voting and Election Information

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania Elections

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Accessible Voting

Voters Rights in Effect at the Polling Places on Election Days from the Pennsylvania Attorney General

Find your polling place at PA Voter Services

If Something Goes Wrong on Election Day:

Speak up about your rights with the poll workers at the polling place.

If the poll workers don’t fix it, ask to speak to the Judge of Elections.

Sometimes, this is all you will need to do to fix something that went wrong.

If these don’t work, call one of these below right away for voting help that day.

Your County Election Office: Find the right contact info online.

Disability Rights PA Election Day Hotline: 717-839-5227

Pa American Civil Liberties Union: 866-687-8683

PA Votes: 1-877-868-3772

Keystone Votes: 866-687-8683

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