Last week, at the Cecil B. Moore Free Library, Congressman John Lewis reminded us how important our right to vote is.
“The vote is precious,” Congressman Lewis said, “almost sacred.”
Lewis, one of the original “Freedom Riders,” started his public life as a civil right activist, and marched with Dr. Martin Luther King from Selma to Montgomery. During the march Congressman Lewis was beaten, suffering a skull fracture.
Though beaten and arrested, he would not be deterred — all for our right to vote.
Today, because of his and others’ sacrifice, our nation is closer today to its ideals than before. Congressman Lewis continues to raise his voice – so that others can raise theirs.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 8. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. — pick a time to vote.
Since I was 18, I haven’t missed an election. It’s something I take seriously.
I don’t think you need to look beyond Congressman John Lewis to see why.
So, do you have a plan to vote?
- Make sure you’re registered to vote here.
- Find your polling place here.
- Ask your neighbors and relatives if they need a ride to the polls.
- The SEPTA service disruption has ended. Full service will resume by the morning, Tuesday, November 8. Visit SEPTA.org to plan your route to the polls.
- If you have any issues at the polls (such as questions about poll locations or registration status), please contact the City Commissioners’ Voter Hotline at 215-686-1590.
Make sure you allow yourself plenty of time to vote.
Remember, if you are in line by 8:00 p.m. you must be allowed to vote.
To report any election concerns (such as allegations of illegal voting, candidate write-in issues, intimidation, or illegal electioneering), please contact the District Attorney’s Election Fraud Task Force at 215-686-9641, 9643, 9644.
Exercise your right and make your voice heard – the most important thing is that you cast your vote!
Don’t believe me? Just ask Congressman John Lewis.