Three. Weeks. Left.
No knight in shining armor is coming to save democracy. It's up to all of us to save our country and our rights. ~ Hillary Rodham Clinton
Happy Tuesday, Activists!
And on Hillary's note, we can get this done! We have the tools, and if we each pick up one of the tools, we'll succeed.
Check out last Tuesday's compendium of all the election protection efforts you can join. And check out the phone bank options too. Sign up for these options soon because time is getting short and the required trainings won't happen forever! Right now the PA Dems are making a special request for more Poll Observers and Volunteer Recruitment phone banks.
YOUR ELECTION INFORMATION Bank Your Vote Early And No Longer Worry About It
Please sign up for a mail-in ballot if you haven't already. Then drop if off soon after you get it.
Voter Registration Deadline: October 19th by 8:00 pm Application is here. Check your registration status here. Mail-in Ballot Deadline: October 27th by 5:00 pm. But do it now!
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3rd. Polls are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. If you're in line by 8:00 you can still vote.
Find your ballot drop box here.
Track your mail-in ballot here.
Here's how to Vote On Demand (if you didn't already sign up for a mail-in ballot): 1. Go to a Satellite Election Office or City Hall. Locations at this link. 2. Receive and complete the mail-in ballot application and hand it in. 3. Office staff will process your application and hand you the ballot. 4. Vote your ballot and complete the process with signature and date on the outside envelope. 5. Drop it in the drop box right there. That's it! You've voted "early"!
BIG CHANGE TO OUR SUFFS EVENT! Making it easier to attend
Due to unforeseen circumstances we need to change our SUFFS event to a zoom event only. This will make it easier for you to attend while it will still be fascinating.
We'll also discuss our plans for the post-election period, how we're getting ready for any possible "shenanigans" that may be coming, and how you can get ready too.
This will be a super interesting meeting and we hope you'll join us! Also, you can still donate to support our No Kings and our post-election efforts. If you can, any amount will be enough. It all helps and we are so grateful for your support! 
This Saturday, the nationwide movement will be over 2,000 events for No Kings: Vote Early. This time it's all about securing the vote - early.
Here is how our event will work:
1835 S Broad St 2739 N 5th St 4029 Market St 6100 Woodland Ave City Hall, 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, South Portal, Room 140
HERE ARE SOME IDEAS FOR WHAT YOU CAN DO:
VOTER REGISTRATION The last ones this year!
For each event, we'll provide all the materials you need and a quick training at the beginning. Registering voters will boost turnout in this November's election.
IF YOU FIND YOU CANNOT MAKE IT, PLEASE EMAIL US AT THIS LINK That way someone else can go off the wait list and take your spot.
1). Philly AIDS Thrift Where: 710 S 5th St, Philadelphia When: Saturday, October 17, Noon - 4:00 pm (2 shifts)
2). Free Library of Philadelphia Saturday, October 17, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
3). Arch Street Meeting House - This is on the side of a talk by Chris Hedges and the panel discussion about his book Requiem for Gaza. Where: 4th and Arch Streets When: Sunday, October 18, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - the day before the deadline!
PA Dems campus voter registration events: University of Pennsylvania, various days, 11:00-1:00; 1:00-4:00. Sign up here. Temple University, weekdays. Sign up here. Drexel University, various days, 11:00-1:00; 1:00-4:00. Sign up here.
CANVASS AND TALK TO VOTERS
Let's flip some state Senate seats! You can go to Bensalem to canvass for Eileen Albillar, who is running for state Senate. She and the others in this coordinated campaign are terrific candidates with a real chance to flip the seats. We canvassed last Sunday and it was great - good conversations with a lot of voters.
When: This Sunday, 10:15 - 2:00 (including drive time). The canvass starts at 11:00. Where: Location to be provided once you sign up. Sign up here to canvass this Sunday in Bensalem. It's only a 30-minute drive from center city and we have a car pool! Reply to this email if you want to carpool.
And you can take SEPTA with State Senator Nikil Saval to help flip two senate seats. Here are the two events: 1) -- First, canvass for Chris Thomas who is working to flip a Senate district in Montco and Berks counties. When and where: Saturday, October 17th. Meeting at William Gray Station at 11:30 am. Sign up here.
2) -- Next, canvass for Senator James Malone, the amazing person who won a special election in Lancaster County - a Trump +15 district! - in March, 2025. Now he has to defend his victory this November. When and where: October 18th. 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Starting location announced after you sign up. Sign up here and for more info.
NEW! Join us on the bus! We're partnering with Swing Left to canvass in PA-07, a must-win district, to knock on doors and build trust to persuade voters to support Bob Brooks. You don’t need to be a policy expert - just a good listener! Where: Near William H. Gray III 30th St. Station, John F Kennedy Boulevard & North 30th Street. When: Sunday, November 1, 9:30 am
JOIN THE BALLOT BRIEF
Join Promote The Vote every Thursday at 1:00 PM ET for The Ballot Brief, your weekly briefing on the latest election developments across Pennsylvania - county updates, insights from the field, & legal developments affecting voters. It's your opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and discover meaningful ways to volunteer with Promote The Vote and help protect voter access across Pennsylvania.
YOU CAN BE ON OUR NEW HOME TEAM
Are you able only to do the work with us from home? If you have small children, a busy job, limited mobility, our new Home Team Project may be just right for you. This is for those who want to know how they can contribute from home. We aim to enhance the experience of activists who need or prefer to do their work from their home.
We're excited about starting this new group, as we've heard from some folks who want this type of program. If that includes you, take the survey below and tell us more!
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