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Deadline For New Jersey Vote Tally Extended

The state Division on Elections has granted 14 counties until next week to finish counting ballots.

2012/11/21

(Credit: CBS 3) Vice President Biden was in Del. for 'Returns Day,' which marks the end of election season.

EXCLUSIVE: VP Biden On Fiscal Cliff: ‘We’re Determined Not To Go Over’

The Vice President was in town to celebrate Sussex County’s 200th Annual “Return Day,” a tradition involving a parade and burial of a hatchet that signals the end of the elections.

2012/11/08

Judge orders NE Phila. polling place to cover Obama mural (credit: PA GOP)

Judge Orders Obama Mural Covered At Northeast Philadelphia Polling Place

Local Republicans went to court to have a judge order a mural of President Obama covered up at the Ben Franklin Elementary School polling place in the Northeast.

2012/11/06

N.J. Residents Displaced By Sandy Can Vote Electronically

New Jersey officials announced Saturday residents displaced by Hurricane Sandy will be allowed to vote by fax or email.

2012/11/03

Students Voting Out Of State

As an out-of-state student, you have a choice of where to vote. You may either vote in the state in which your college is located, or you may vote by absentee ballot in your home state.

2012/10/01

Voting booths (Credit: Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images)

Most N.J. School Districts Are Moving Their Election Dates

Four out of five New Jersey school boards have opted to hold their elections in November, rather than the usual April.

2012/09/24

Study: Social Networks Influence Voter Turnout

New research out of UC–San Diego shows that social networks can influence political participation.

2012/09/12

A woman votes in Florida (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Opinion: Voter ID: A Good Idea

It has been argued that “granny” might not be able to vote if they make her have a voter ID. But seriously, why all the concern about taking the extra measure of a voter ID to make sure that every vote cast in a United States election is a legally qualified vote, including “granny’s”?

2012/08/22

A Philadelphia voter (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Opinion: Lacking Government ID Does Not Make You Unworthy Of Voting

There are many Americans who do not have a government issued ID. In our country there is no requirement to carry ID. If you do not have a government ID, that does not make you a criminal. That does not make you unworthy of voting.

2012/07/31

Department Of State Announces Free Photo ID Card Just For Voting

The Department of State has been working to develop the card for the past two months to ensure that all 8.2 million Pennsylvania voters will have access to the polls in November.

2012/07/21

More Developments In ALCU of PA’s Lawsuit Over the New Voter ID Law

A group of about eight voters filed a petition to intervene in the ACLU lawsuit, arguing that their rights will be violated if the law is not in place by November.

2012/06/02

Joe Kryillos announces his run for senate in Marlton with his wife Susan, son Max and daughter Georgia. (credit: David Madden)

Joe Kryillos To Challenge Bob Menendez For Senate Seat

A powerful Central Jersey Republican has thrown his hat into the ring for the chance to unseat Democrat incumbent US Senator Bob Menendez in November.

2012/02/02

Stigall Show Log 11.9.11

Chris talks to Mayor Michael Nutter about his re-election last night, Governor Tom Corbett about the Jerry Sandusky/Penn State scandal and analyzes the lastest allegations of sexual harassment against Herman Cain.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2011/11/09

Lead Runner In PennUltimate Run Reaches City Hall In Philadelphia

Thousands of Pennsylvanians are following a Radnor-Township man who runs more than 26 miles a day all around the state to raise awareness about an issue that he says is critical to the election process.

2011/05/08

Court Clears Way For 2 Incumbent Philadelphia City Council Members To Stay On Ballot

At issue where the re-election bids of city council members Marion Tasco and Frank Rizzo, along with the candidacy of City Commissioner Marge Targtaglione. All three are enrolled in the DROP pension program, and all three intend to return to office if re-elected.

2011/04/30