Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Casey, Kane shrug off primary challenges; Montgomery County results.
Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney had little trouble winning the Pennsylvania Republican primary for President of the United States, with his closest competition coming from a man who no longer is in the race. Romney finished with 57 percent of the vote, followed by former Sen. Rick Santorum at 19 percent. Santorum withdrew from the race earlier this month. Texas congressman Ron Paul finished third with 13 percent, and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich was last with 11 percent of the vote. Montgomery County Republicans gave Romney a more emphatic nod than the rest of the state, awarding him about 67 percent of the vote. Santorum captured about 13 percent of the county vote, which still gave him 44 more votes than libertarian …
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
All results are unofficial at this time.
At 11:15 p.m., with 100 percent reporting, the unofficial results for the 2012 PA Primaries are: Representative for District 151 Representative for District 13 Representative for District 61
Monday, April 23, 2012
Who are you voting for tomorrow?
Tomorrow, April 24, is Primary Election Day in the state of Pennsylvania. There are many candidates to consider in this election – not just for president, but also for U.S. senator, state attorney general, state auditor general and state treasurer. Please make the time to cast your vote. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Click here to locate your local polling place. In Pennsylvania, primary elections are held on a closed basis – this means you must be registered as a Republican to cast a vote for the Republican candidate, or as a Democrat to vote for the Democratic candidate. For example, you could not vote in the Republican primary if you are registered as an Independent. ***Click here to learn about the importance of Primary Elections…
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Monday, April 23
A primary election is one in which members of the political parties (in this case the Democrats and the Republicans) vote on which candidates they want to see on the ballot for the general election on Nov. 6. Pennsylvania primaries are closed, which means if you aren’t a registered Democrat or Republican, you’ll have to wait until November to make your voice heard. Voters will elect the Republican challenger to senator Bob Casey, the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania Attorney General, and the Republican candidate for Auditor General. Not to mention a symbolic vote for a Republican presidential nominee and a selection of local National Convention delegates for both parties. Polls will be open at 7 a.m. and stay open until 8 p.m. If …
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Ambler Ward 2 Polling location moves from Ambler Borough Hall or Montco SAAC.
Montgomery County Election Board approved a polling place change for Ambler Ward 2, which will be effective for the April 24 primary election. The former polling site was Ambler Borough Hall, however, more room and parking at Montco SAAC Center on Forest Ave. were the deciding factors to change the location. Voters in Ambler’s 2nd Ward have been notified by mail of the location change and should have received a new voter registration card which lists the new polling location. A notice will hang on the door of Borough Hall on Election Day noting the change, as well.
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Former President Clinton will attend a ‘Get Out the Vote’ Rally at the high school in support of State Attorney General Candidate Kathleen Kane.
In support of veteran prosecutor and Democratic State Attorney General candidate Kathleen Kane, President Bill Clinton will attend a major “Get Out the Vote” Rally, this Thursday, April 12, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Upper Moreland High School. According to a recent press release on the visit, the rally follows President Clinton’s recent endorsement of Kathleen Kane as Pennsylvania’s first elected female Attorney General. “Kathleen Kane is the most experienced and qualified candidate to serve as Pennsylvania Attorney General,” President Clinton said in the release. “I am confident that Kathleen will use the legal system to protect and advance the lives of all Pennsylvanians. She is smart, tough and experienced, and she will make a great Attorney …
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Monday, April 9, 2012
April 17 is the last chance to register for absentee voting for the April 24 primary.
The deadline to apply for absentee ballot applications is quickly approaching. Individuals who expect to be absent from their municipality on Election Day, April 24, are eligible to apply for an absentee voting ballot. The last day to apply for an absentee voting application is Tuesday, April 17. Any voter who is unable to attend his or her voting place due to illness or physical disability can also apply for an absentee voting ballot. Applications for absentee voting can be acquired at many public buildings, including municipal buildings, libraries and liquor stores. According to the Montgomery County Voter Services website, to apply for absentee voting, a voter must provide: Applications must be mailed to: Election Board Montgomery …
Friday, April 6, 2012
The candidates are setting up shop in Pennsylvania in preparation for the state's April 24 primary.
Republican candidates Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum are in Pennsylvania, wooing republican voters in anticipation of the April 24 primary election. Recent polls show Romney leading in Pa. and most analysts agree that Santorum needs to win his home state to stay in the game. While the two Republican front-runners battle it out locally, third wheel Newt Gingrich is spending his time in Delaware. In Norristown, the Obama campaign is busy setting up shop in the former Red Zone Cafe at 1729 Markley Street, across from the old Logan Square shopping center. The new Organizing for America outpost is inviting residents to join them for a kick-off party on Wednesday, April 11, from 6-8 p.m. With the campaigns rolling into town, it was a happy …
Monday, March 26, 2012
Today is the last day to register to vote in next month's primary.
The Republican presidential race continues to grab headlines and it looks like Pennsylvania might actually play a role in choosing the GOP candidate. But if you're not registered, you can't vote—there's plenty on the ballot—and today is the deadline for registering to vote in the April 24 primary. Don't fret, the state has an online portal that can handle most of your election-related needs: The Web site for Pennsylvania's Department of State also has useful information, such as the list of primary candidates in ballot order.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Monday, March 26 is the last day to register to vote before the April primary election.
Monday, March 26 is the last day to register to vote before the April 24 primary election. According to the Montgomery County Voter Services website, to register, voters must be 18 before the day of the elections, and have lived in Pennsylvania and in their election district for 30 days before the next primary. For April’s General Election primary, only individuals who are registered as a political party can vote in that’s party’s primary. “However, all registered electors are entitled to vote on constitutional amendments and ballot questions and in all special elections that might be held concurrently with a primary,” reads the County Voter Services website. During the 2012 general election, voters in Montgomery County will be electing …
Tom B
10:50 pm on Saturday, April 28, 2012
This is a wake up call to everyone. BOTH parties are at fault. The nation is B R O K E.... Broke! We should be ashamed at government as a whole, not as a party. Washington bankrupts everything they touch and now they want your healthcare. more ›