"It's a LIFETIME COMMITMENT…

African Americans VOTE in EACH and EVERY election!!"
Celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.

HURRY!!!

Register to

by October
4, 2010

for the November 2, 2010 Election.

** You must print and BE AN ALLEGHENY COUNTY RESIDENT to mail the form to Allegheny County Division of Elections, County Office Building, 542 Forbes Avenue, Room 604, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. If you reside outside of Allegheny county in PA please call the Election Assistance Commission at 866.747.1471 or email:  HAVAinfo@eac.gov to obtain the address to mail your form to your local county Elections Commission/Bureau.**

** IF YOU RESIDE OUTSIDE THE STATE OF PA PLEASE COMPLETE THE NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION. MAIL APPLICATION FORM AND FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN YOUR STATE. If you have any questions, please call the Election Assistance Commission at 866.747.1471 or email:  HAVAinfo@eac.gov **

B-PEP Election Protection and Roll To The Polls
Each and every Election Day B-PEP organizes an Election Protection program as part of a nationwide effort to ensure that all voters have an equal opportunity to participate in the political process. We need volunteers who can help on Election Day by visiting polling places and reporting any irregularities or violations.

If you are an individual and would like to become more involved with the Black Political Empowerment Project (B-PEP), click here.

If you are an organization and would like to become more involved with the Black Political Empowerment Project (B-PEP), click here.

Please print, complete and mail forms to the Hill House Assn. c/o B-PEP 1835 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15219.


 Election at a Glance

  • Hours the polls are open -- 7 AM to 8 PM

  • Last day to register to vote -- October 4, 2010. Form must be at the Division of Elections by 5 PM.

  • Places to get registration forms to register

  • Place to get absentee ballot application Division of Elections, 350-4520


Appearing on the Ballot

  • Governor

  • Lieutenant Governor

  • PA General Assembly

  • US Senator

  • US Representative: Districts 4, 12, 14, 18

  • Pennsylvania State Senators: District 38, 40, 42, 46

  • Pennsylvania State Representatives: District 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 42, 45, 46

*Districts in bold cover parts of the city of Pittsburgh

** Districts listed are those that include Allegheny County only, for the rest of Pennsylvania visit your county’s elections website.

Some Voting Tips

If you are voting at your polling place for the first time, you must bring a Photo ID such as a driver's license, student ID or some other form of US or PA government issued ID or a US or PA government issued non-photo ID that shows your address such as a voter identification card, a firearm permit, or a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government check. Click here for a complete list of acceptable forms of ID.

If your registration is challenged, you are entitled to a provisional ballot which will be counted if you are later determined to be eligible.

If this information hasn't answered your questions, visit VotesPA.com for more information.

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B-PEP, the Black Political Empowerment Project, joins with our partner People for the American Way Foundation in urging any voters having problems at the polling place on Election Day to call 1-866-OUR-VOTE, that's 1-866-687-8683.  We will be on the ground on Election Day with a Non-Partisan Election Protection program protecting the rights of voters in Pittsburgh.  Don't let YOUR vote be denied.  Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE…That's 1-866-687-8683.

The B-PEP commitment remains:  "It's a LIFETIME commitment African Americans VOTE in EACH and EVERY election!!

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