Local Elections Matter! Call To Action!

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LOCAL ELECTIONS ARE ON THE BALLOT THIS YEAR
In order to make real change, we must start at the local level. Here is a list of the positions on the ballot this year, including School Board and Township Supervisor!!!

WHAT ARE PETITIONS?
Candidates wishing to run must first get enough signatures from voters to show they have community support. Candidates who wish to appear on the Democratic or Republican ballot in the primary election must file "Nomination Petitions." These are documents signed by registered voters, who are enrolled members of the party. For more information, click here.

CALL TO ACTION!
Go here to find out how YOU CAN HELP great candidates who want to run in your area by signing their petitions: chescodems.org

Petition Signings Events are scheduled from February 16th through March 9th.

Please email Chester County Dems for more information.

UPCOMING PETITION SIGNING LOCATIONS/DATES:

KAD drive-through petition signing
2/20 from 10am - 12:30pm
8934 Gap Newport Pike, Landenberg, PA 19350

Drive-through Petition Signing Tredyffrin Dems
February 21, 2021  12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
J.G. Wentworth PARKING LOT
200 Morris Dr, Suite 320, Chesterbrook, PA 19087

West Goshen Dems petition signing
February 27, 2021  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
976 Francis Circle, West Chester 19382

Westtown, Thornbury, & Birmingham Dems petition signing
February 28, 2021  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
316 Spring Meadow Dr, West Chester 19382

NEW EVENTS ARE BEING ADDED DAILY, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE THE MOST UPDATED INFORMATION.

WHY DO STATE & LOCAL ELECTIONS MATTER?

State & Local Elections Matter

"The stakes of local elections might not be as widely reflected in the media as they are about the Presidential Election, but local elections have real consequences. Whether it is the guarantee of having healthy drinking water or the benefits of maintained streets and bridges, infrastructure is a concern that should remain on the forefront of voters’ minds as they consider the candidates of a city-level election."

"Apathy and low turnout should not continue to define local elections. Although the media and general civics education play a large role in fueling this lack of democratic participation, the causes are not as important as the steps that individuals can take to have their voice heard. Individuals can research candidates and their stances on issues, and then proceed to vote based on the information that they have learned. There are ways to stay civically engaged in local politics even beyond voting. If someone feels particularly passionate about a candidate, they can even reach out and see if there are any volunteering opportunities available. Additionally, a person could start attending community meetings or begin to voice their opinions to their city council members."

"There is no trade-off between learning about federal elections and local elections, and, as such, people should take the time to become informed about their local elections. Local elections have important consequences and voters should not dismiss them. The aforementioned issues only scratch the surface of what local governments can address and voters should do their part to ensure that these concerns can be resolved." The Harvard Political Review

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