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Primary Election verses General Election . . . what is the difference? 

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The Spring Primary Election each party choses their candidate to move onto the General Election in the Fall.  In other words, the Republican Primary Election Ballot will only have Republican candidates on it as the Republicans choose the candidate, they wish to nominate for their candidate for the Fall General Election; and the Democrat Primary Election Ballot will only have Democrat candidates on it as the Democrats choose the candidate, they wish to nominate for their candidate for the Fall General Election. 

Some people think they should have a voice on the candidates in the Primary Election even if they are not registered with the party.  That would be like voters in one state choosing candidates in another state; or one school district choosing the candidates for another school district.

If you have a candidate, you feel strongly for, you may switch your party, by completing a voter registration form and marking the change party box.  You may change parties as often as you like. 

Research the candidates, vote for the party candidate who most aligns with your values then Get Out The Vote on May 17th. 

The General Election will have the nominee, the person who won the each party’s Primary Election, on it and voters at that time can vote for either party. 

On May 18th, we roll up our sleeves and work for the candidate the voters chose to represent our Party and take control in 2023! 

KY Derby 101 – What horses can race in the KY Derby?  (Did you make your reservations for the Ag Republican KY Derby Party?)

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Only horses that are three years old and are thoroughbreds can compete in The Kentucky Derby. Horses have to compete in a series of prep races to qualify to enter The Kentucky Derby. In each of these races, horses win points for placing in the top four finishers. The 20 horses who have the most points at the end of the prep races can compete in The Kentucky Derby.

For information about Derby 101: What You Need to Know About The Kentucky Derby, Horse Racing go to https://www.okelleysbar.com/derby-101-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-kentucky-derby-horse-racing/

To make your reservations for the PA Ag Republicans KY Derby Party to go https://paagrepublicans.com/2022/04/07/rsvp-for-the-pa-ag-republican-ky-derby-party/

Poll Workers (paid position) and Poll Watchers (volunteer position) are needed. Can you give a few hours to ensure Election Integrity?

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Over the next several weeks the RNC PA Election Protection Team will be holding in-person and virtual trainings across the Commonwealth.   Choose a training in person or virtual training, if you are not able to make one of the below trainings reach out and they will be sure to get you trained and scheduled for a shift. They are also willing to schedule a training for your group.   

Upcoming Trainings:
4/18/2022-4/20/2022 – Poll Watcher Virtual Training – SIGN UP
4/23/2022 – Delaware County Training – SIGN UP
4/23/2022 – Delaware County Training – More details to come
4/28/2022 – Virtual Training – SIGN UP  
4/30/2022 – Montgomery County Training – More details to come
5/2/2022 – Bucks Training (change of date) – SIGN UP
5/03/2022 – Perry County Training – More details to come
5/09/2022 – Beaver County Training – More details to come  

They are growing their team across the state of Pennsylvania and need your help to ensure we have free, fair, open, and honest elections. If you want to hold an Election Integrity Training in your county please don’t hesitate to reach out! It is going to take the whole PA Protection Team to get involved and work hard towards November.       
PA Election Integrity Team | 112 State Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
For more information email – ARaffle@gop.com

On May 17th, who is on the ballot for PA Lieutenant Governor

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Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor

Description of office: The Lieutenant Governor will be elected jointly with the Governor in the General Election although candidates are nominated separately in the Primary. A Lieutenant Governor must be at least 30 years old and have been a US citizen and resident of the state for seven years preceding the election. S/he is President of the Senate, presiding over the Senate but having no vote unless the Senate is equally divided. S/he is Chair of the Board of Pardons and the PA Emergency Management Council. The PA Constitution provides that in case of the death, conviction or impeachment, failure to qualify, resignation, or other disability of the Governor, the powers, duties, and compensation of the office shall be transferred to the Lieutenant Governor for the remainder of the term or until the disability is removed. There are no term limits to this office.

Term: 4 years

Salary: $178,940

Vote for ONE.

Info above taken from www.vote411.org/ballot

Candidates for PA Lieutenant  Governor on the Republican Ballot on May 17, 2022

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Who is on the ballot for PA Governor?

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Pennsylvania Governor

Description of office: The Governor is the chief executive officer of the Commonwealth, executing the laws of the state through Executive Agencies. A Governor must be at least 30 years old and have been a US citizen and resident of the state for seven years preceding the election. S/he manages the financial affairs of the state and must annually present a balanced budget to the General Assembly. The Governor has extensive appointive powers, may recommend legislation, and signs or vetoes bills passed by both houses of the General Assembly (subject to 2/3 override). S/he is Commander-in-Chief of the state National Guard, except when they are called into the actual service of the United States. The Governor can grant reprieves, pardons, and paroles. The holder of this office may only be reelected once.

Term: 4 years
Salary: $213,026
Vote for ONE.

Info above taken from http://www.vote411.org/ballot

Candidates for PA Governor on the Republican Ballot on May 17, 2022

In ballot order: