The Pennsylvania Young Democrats

Congratulations!

Pennsylvania Young Democrats — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 23:24:08 +0000

Today the PA State Democratic Committee unanimously elected Jim Burn Party Chair and Penny Gerber Vice Chair. Congratulations to Jim Burn and Penny Gerber we are excited to partner with you in moving forward a Democratic agenda in Pennsylvania.


Jim Burn, Chairman	Penny Gerber, Vice Chair

Thanks for Your Support

Pennsylvania Young Democrats — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:59:09 +0000

The PA Young Democrats want to thank everyone for their support in making our event at State Committee a success.

2010 General Primary Election Returns - PA

Pennsylvania Young Democrats — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:45:14 +0000

2010 General Primary

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Unofficial Results

*** 9,161 out of 9,236 Districts (99.19%) Reporting Statewide ***

Map Courtesy of Digital-Topo-Maps.com

Election results were last updated 5/19/2010 8:40 AM.

United States Senator
Democratic Primary

Candidate

Votes

Percent

SESTAK, JOE (DEM)

564,169

54.0%

SPECTER, ARLEN (DEM)

481,351

46.0%

Republican Primary

Candidate

Votes

Percent

LUKSIK, PEG (REP)

151,734

18.5%

TOOMEY, PAT (REP)

666,870

81.5%

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Governor
Democratic Primary

Candidate

Votes

Percent

ONORATO, DAN (DEM)

459,530

45.1%

WAGNER, JACK (DEM)

246,842

24.2%

WILLIAMS, ANTHONY HARDY (DEM)

183,094

18.0%

HOEFFEL, JOSEPH M. (DEM)

129,379

12.7%

Republican Primary

Candidate

Votes

Percent

CORBETT, TOM (REP)

584,606

68.7%

ROHRER, SAMUEL E. (REP)

266,389

31.3%

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Lieutenant Governor
Democratic Primary

Candidate

Votes

Percent

SMITH-RIBNER, DORIS A. (DEM)

266,325

29.8%

CONKLIN, H. SCOTT (DEM)

316,192

35.4%

SAIDEL, JONATHAN A. (DEM)

311,538

34.9%

Republican Primary

Candidate

Votes

Percent

JOHNSON, STEVE (REP)

83,634

10.5%

PEPPER, JEAN CRAIGE (REP)

66,489

8.4%

DIAMOND, RUSS (REP)

35,676

4.5%

BEILER, CHET (REP)

163,742

20.6%

CAWLEY, JIM (REP)

209,191

26.3%

MCCUE, BILLY (REP)

27,957

3.5%

KENNEDY, JOHN (REP)

72,366

9.1%

URBAN, STEPHEN A. (REP)

35,681

4.5%

METCALFE, DARYL (REP)

101,224

12.7%

For more election results please go to http://bit.ly/paelectionreturns

This is what change looks like!

Pennsylvania Young Democrats — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:17:42 +0000

On the eve of the historic passage of the health care vote President Barack Obama gave a rousing speech touting our victory. Remember that all of you made this possible, your calls, e-mails and vocal support helped make this historic vote a reality. Thank you for your support, you are the real heroes today.

PAYD President on Panel Discussing Voter Apathy

Pennsylvania Young Democrats — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:19:00 +0000

PAYD President Tim Brennan Defends Young Voters on Panel Discussing "Voter Apathy."

Pennsylvania Young Democrats President Tim Brennan participated on a panel discussing "Voter Apathy." Tim dispells the commonly held misconception that young persons don't vote. He discusses the historic role voters in the 18-35 year old age bracket had in the elections that took place in 2008.

Join PAYD & Senator Specter at Finnegan's Wake this Friday

Pennsylvania Young Democrats — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:55:12 +0000

The Pennsylvania Young Democrats
with special guest
U.S. Senator Arlen Specter

Where:
Finnegan's Wake
537 N. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123

Google Map: http://bit.ly/c7R80J

When:
Friday, March 12, 2010
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Young Democrat Members - $10
Guest - $25
Sponsor - $250

Advanced tickets of the event can be purchased at http://links.payd.org/specter-event.
Or RSVP, by calling
717-939-5976
Or email kevin@payd.org

Please make all contributions payable to:
Pennsylvania Young Democrats
PO Box 391
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Cash and credit cards will also be accepted at the door.
Paid for and authorized by Pennsylvania Young Democrats.

Remembering Bloody Sunday:Keep Up the Fight for Voting Rights

Pennsylvania Young Democrats — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:14:04 +0000

On the Anniversary of Bloody Sunday, Continuing the Fight for Voting Rights

Posted by Will Crossley, Director and Counsel for Voter Protection on March 7, 2010 at 02:44 PM

Forty five years ago today, 600 peaceful civil rights marchers attempted to walk from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. They didn't get far before they were beaten, gassed, and whipped. Their courage changed the perception of the civil rights movement permanently, and lead to passage of the Voting Rights Act to put a stop to efforts to keep minorities from voting.

The Democratic Party continues the fight for voting rights year-round. As we know too well, these struggles are not a thing of the past: Minority voters in particular still encounter obstacles at every step of the voting process, from registration to casting a ballot. Practices such as photo identification laws that respond to the made-up problem of voter fraud disproportionately exclude low-income and minority voters.

We are making definite progress -- but we won't stop working to promote a system of elections that is accessible, open, and fair in upcoming elections and beyond -- and ensure that every vote lawfully cast is counted.

You can read the statement from DNC Chairman Tim Kaine commemorating today's anniversary of Bloody Sunday below:

“This weekend marks the 45th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, where some 600 civil rights marchers attempted to walk from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. They had only made it about six blocks, to the Edmund Pettus Bridge, when the marchers were met with tear gas and beaten by state and local officers with clubs. Horrific images from that day broadcast on television left an indelible mark on the American people. Later that year, President Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965, putting an end to poll taxes, literacy tests, and other efforts to keep minorities from voting.

“We have certainly come a long way since Selma. Last year, more than four decades after Bloody Sunday, our first African American President, Barack Obama, was sworn into office. For many, his Presidency represents the achievement of Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream. But as we acknowledge how far we have come, we cannot allow ourselves to think our work is over to breaking down barriers for all Americans.

“Even today, decades after Jim Crow laws were struck down and four years after the Voting Rights Act was renewed, too many Americans still face discrimination at the polls and people are treated unfairly because of who they are or what they believe. That is why the President and the Democrats at all levels of government are committed to ensuring that every eligible American is able to cast a vote and have their vote counted. And it’s why the President and the Justice Department are making fighting discrimination a priority. President Obama’s signing of the Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which is named in part for James Byrd, who was dragged to his death behind a pickup truck in Texas because of the color of his skin, was just one step in the right direction.

“But there is more work to do. As we remember the brave men and women who marched 45 years ago, let us renew our commitment to ensuring that all Americans – regardless of race, color and creed – are able to live free from fear or discrimination and able to achieve the American Dream.”