Pennsylvania's April 23 primary falls on the first full day of Passover. Here's how Philadelphia area Jewish communities are preparing for the date.
State lawmakers tried to move Pennsylvania’s primary to avoid the overlap. After those efforts failed, outreach work began.
Legislative efforts to change that date last year fell flat when lawmakers could not agree on a new date. As a result, public officials, synagogues, and advocacy groups have been working for months to inform voters and make sure that even those who may be unable to make it to the polls on election day can cast a ballot. They’ve also had to quickly make plans for new polling places and a loss of election workers.
For those unable to make it to their polling location in person, mail voting is available for all Pennsylvania voters. However, they must request that mail ballot by April 16, a week before the primary. Those ballots must be returned to the election office by 5 p.m. on Election Day. In Philadelphia, city commissioners have employed a similar tactic, visiting Jewish community centers, synagogues, and seniors homes.
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