Early Voting
January 12, 2021 08:48 AM to All House Members
Circulated By
Representative Jennifer O'Mara
D House District 165
Memo
Following the 2020 presidential election, our state learned a few things about its election laws. Large discrepancies exist between our voting laws and the voting laws of other states. Because of this, Pennsylvania lags behind in terms of modern election reform.
Although this is a harsh lesson, we should use it to grow. It provides us an opportunity to better serve our constituents. It provides us an opportunity to make voting more accessible. One way we can facilitate that change is by allowing early voting in Pennsylvania.
With my legislation, early voting would start 30 days before an election and end on the day before Election Day. Early voting would take place at the county board of elections and at designated polling places chosen by the county board.
Early voting works incredibly well and provides more opportunities for Pennsylvanians to exercise their right to vote. I ask that you please join me in supporting this legislation and help modernize Pennsylvania’s election laws.
Although this is a harsh lesson, we should use it to grow. It provides us an opportunity to better serve our constituents. It provides us an opportunity to make voting more accessible. One way we can facilitate that change is by allowing early voting in Pennsylvania.
With my legislation, early voting would start 30 days before an election and end on the day before Election Day. Early voting would take place at the county board of elections and at designated polling places chosen by the county board.
Early voting works incredibly well and provides more opportunities for Pennsylvanians to exercise their right to vote. I ask that you please join me in supporting this legislation and help modernize Pennsylvania’s election laws.
Legislation
Document - Introduced as HB 2217
Early Voting
January 12, 2021 08:48 AM to All House Members
Circulated By
O'MARA
Memo
Following the 2020 presidential election, our state learned a few things about its election laws. Large discrepancies exist between our voting laws and the voting laws of other states. Because of this, Pennsylvania lags behind in terms of modern election reform.
Although this is a harsh lesson, we should use it to grow. It provides us an opportunity to better serve our constituents. It provides us an opportunity to make voting more accessible. One way we can facilitate that change is by allowing early voting in Pennsylvania.
With my legislation, early voting would start 30 days before an election and end on the day before Election Day. Early voting would take place at the county board of elections and at designated polling places chosen by the county board.
Early voting works incredibly well and provides more opportunities for Pennsylvanians to exercise their right to vote. I ask that you please join me in supporting this legislation and help modernize Pennsylvania’s election laws.
Although this is a harsh lesson, we should use it to grow. It provides us an opportunity to better serve our constituents. It provides us an opportunity to make voting more accessible. One way we can facilitate that change is by allowing early voting in Pennsylvania.
With my legislation, early voting would start 30 days before an election and end on the day before Election Day. Early voting would take place at the county board of elections and at designated polling places chosen by the county board.
Early voting works incredibly well and provides more opportunities for Pennsylvanians to exercise their right to vote. I ask that you please join me in supporting this legislation and help modernize Pennsylvania’s election laws.
Document
Introduced as HB 2217
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