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Ambridge Women Set Out to Get Ambridge to Vote

4/17/2017

Ambridge Women Set Out to Get Ambridge to Vote Leah Propst a Political Science graduate from Carlow University shared that she want to make a difference in her community while putting her education to use. Photo by Felicia Mycyk/Ambridge Connection

Residents who wish to vote in the upcoming May 16 primary election must be registered by April 17. 11:59 pm.
In order to qualify to vote, one must also be a United States citizen at least one month prior to the primary, a resident of Pennsylvania in your election district at least 30 days before the primary, and 18 years old on or before the day of the primary.

Beaver County residents who have questions, need forms or would like to verify their registration status can visit the Bureau of Elections website or register to vote and update your information on line at register.votesPA.com.

Ambridge Women Set Out to Get Ambridge to Vote

Leah Propst a Political Science graduate from Carlow University shared that she want to make a difference in her community while putting her education to use. "I started to do research into voting statistics in Ambridge, and I discovered something a bit troubling; voter turnout rates in the borough are rather low, especially in municipal elections" said Propst.

"I decided that the best course of action would be to start a get-out-the-vote campaign specifically targeted toward residents of Ambridge."

Prost started a website and facebook page called Ambridge Votes. On the website you can find voter information forms , an event calendar, her research, and other tools and resources.

"I plan on hosting a number of independent voter registration events throughout the summer and fall" added Prost. She encourages all to follow Ambridge Votes on facebook and twitter.

Meet the 2017 Candidates
Where: Laughlin Memorial Library
When: April 18, 7:00 p.m.
Candidate who are seeking an Amridge Council or School board position are invited to participate
For more information contact the Ambridge Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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Municipal Primary 2017 ( according to www.beavercountypa.gov )

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