Lower Merion voters have never seen anything that was quite like the postcard (above) that showed up in their mailboxes recently, courtesy of the Democratic Committee of Lower Merion Narberth (DCLMN). The postcard correctly notes that allowing candidates to cross-file in the May 18 School Board Primary can lead to confusion. And to their credit, the Democratic Committee did as … [Read more...] about Why Is This Lower Merion Democratic Sample Ballot Different From All Other Sample Ballots?
Government/Politics
Giuliani Set For Fundraiser With Mastriano
Donald Trump's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, whose house was raided and whose phone and computer were seized by federal investigators on April 28, will be speaking at a fundraiser for Pennsylvania State Senator Doug Mastriano. The event will be held in Chambersburg, PA on Saturday, May 15. Mastriano is expected to be a candidate in the 2022 Republican … [Read more...] about Giuliani Set For Fundraiser With Mastriano
Cappelletti Co-Sponsors That Would Remove References To Homosexuality In State Crimes Code
A group of Pennsylvania Senate Democrats, including Amanda Cappelletti who represents SD-17 which includes all of Lower Merion and Narberth, has introduced SB-609, a bill that removes the word homosexuality from the definitions section of Title 18 (3) "Sexual conduct" means acts of masturbation, homosexuality, sexual intercourse, sexual bestiality or physical … [Read more...] about Cappelletti Co-Sponsors That Would Remove References To Homosexuality In State Crimes Code
In Off-off Election Year Mail Voting In PA Is Still Popular
As of May 3, State is reporting 741,500 requests for mail ballots The Pennsylvania Department of State reported on Monday (May 3) that 43,602 voters had applied for "Absentee Ballots" for the May 18 Primary, and 698,280 had applied for "No Excuse Mail Ballots." Voters still have until 5:00 PM on May 11 to apply for mail ballots. Democrats still prefer vote-by-mail, a lot … [Read more...] about In Off-off Election Year Mail Voting In PA Is Still Popular
PA Supreme Court Picks Trump Critic As Redistricting Chair
On Monday (May 3) the Pennsylvania Supreme Court appointed Mark A. Nordenberg of Allegheny County to the chairmanship of the Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment Commission. When census data is completed later this year, the commission will begin the job of redrawing the lines Pennsylvania's state senate and house districts. Mark Nordenberg, named Chair of the … [Read more...] about PA Supreme Court Picks Trump Critic As Redistricting Chair