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Addressing Election Issues
At least one person a day (and often more) is coming into the office concerned about receiving their mail-in ballot, so I decided to go down to the Cumberland County Elections Bureau (CCEB) in person last week to get some answers. I raised several issues including an incident regarding one of my constituents who returned a mail-in ballot application via the United States Postal Service to the CCEB and had it stamped by the Carlisle Post Office, but it was returned to sender and never made it to the Bureau of Elections. After speaking with the bureau director, we found out that third-party entities from Washington, D.C., are sending out the same mail-in ballot applications, and for some reason, the U.S. Post Office is not recognizing them, and returning them. If this happens to you, please physically take your mail-in ballot application to the Board of Elections at 1601 Ritner Highway, Suite 201, Carlisle, PA 17013 or call 717-240-6385. If you can manage to apply directly at the bureau, please don’t forget to include your email address so you can track your vote.
I was also told that the mail-in ballots will be mailed out late due to the switch from Biden to Harris on the ballots, and pending state election-related litigation that has not been resolved. So, if you applied for a mail-in ballot, look for those ballots sometime during or after the first week in October.
If you do not receive your ballot in the mail by election day, please go vote in person, if able.
If you receive your ballot, but you change your mind and want to vote in person, you can do so if you take your mail-in ballot with you, and turn it in at your election precinct.
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Voter FAQS
Is my voter registration up to date?
If you have moved, changed your name, or desire to change your party affiliation, you should update your voter registration. You can do so with a paper voter registration form, or you can do so online here. Any updates to your voter registration must be completed on or before Monday, Oct. 21.
How do I register to vote before the Nov. 5 General Election?
You can register to vote online here. Or paper voter registration applications are available at the Cumberland County Board of elections and U.S. post offices. You can also stop by my district office to pick one up.
How do I confirm if I'm registered to vote?
You can check your voter registration status here.
How can I find out more about mail-in ballot voting?
You can find online resources on mail-in ballot voting here.
What are the qualifications to register to vote?
To register to vote, you MUST BE:
• A United States citizen at least 30 days before the next election.
• Be a resident of Pennsylvania and your election district for at least 30 days before the next election.
• Be at least 18 years of age on the day of the next election.
For other questions regarding voting in Cumberland County, please call the Cumberland County Board of Elections at 717-240-6385 or visit 1601 Ritner Hwy Suite 201, Carlisle, PA 17013.
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Newville Thrift Store Grand Opening
I was honored to attend the grand opening of 1 North Thrift Store at 1 North Corporate St. in Newville. Congratulations to Lia Fourlas and Bethany Theobold and their team. They turned their vision into reality in less than two months, and all proceeds from the store will benefit the Launch Pad Foundation. Congratulations to everyone involved in this inspiring project!
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Congratulations Cumberland County Grant Recipients
The Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau, the destination marketing arm of the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation (CAEDC), has awarded grants to 15 tourism projects totaling $1,117,119.88, with total project costs of $1,884,317.88 in the first nine months of the relaunched Tourism Grant Programs. Businesses in the 199th House District that were awarded a grant include:
• Carlisle YMCA – Awarded $15,220.53
• Downtown Carlisle Association - Awarded $27,221.49
• Carlisle Bowen Works –$10,000
• Cumberland County Historical Society - $10,000
• Newville Historical Society – $6,330
• Carlisle Productions - $6,269.12
• Cumberland Valley Bed & Breakfast Association - $3,180
• Historic Carlisle – $2,512.67
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Happy Direct Support Professional's Week
Congratulations to my constituents, Joy Brooks and Vincent Sahn, for being recognized by The Arc of Cumberland & Perry Counties for their outstanding service. We appreciate your hard work taking care of people with disabilities in our community. It was truly my pleasure to honor you.
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Celebrating the End of Summer
It was a great turnout for the End of Summer Fair hosted by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office on Monday.
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Calling for Accountability
Some lawmakers are urging Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration to no longer seek a waiver that allows Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits without meeting a work requirement.
If the Commonwealth would follow the federal standard of requiring at least a 20-hour work week, nearly 200,000 Pennsylvanians would re-enter the workforce. It also would allow for taxpayer funding to be driven to those who truly need it, thereby improving the lives of seniors and those with intellectual or physical disabilities.
A copy of the letter is available here.
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Hearing Highlights Solutions to Combat Stalking
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, stalking impacts one in three women and one in six men in the United States. The House Republican Policy Committee recently convened a hearing to raise awareness of the crime and identify legal blind spots that hinder law enforcement’s ability to intervene.
The hearing, titled “Protecting Victims: Solutions to Combat Stalking,” was held in Bucks County and featured testimony from local law enforcement officers, as well as a victim advocate and domestic violence survivor.
All expressed the need to ensure state law allows police and prosecutors to protect victims and intervene on their behalf, and make sure perpetrators are held accountable for their actions. Click here to watch the complete hearing.
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911 Text Service Available in All Counties
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency is reminding citizens you can now text 911 in any county across the Commonwealth.
Texting 911 is as simple as texting a friend. Type 911 in the “to” field and explain what is happening in your text. Include your location.
Texting 911 is ideal if the person trying to report the emergency is deaf, hard of hearing or has a speech disability; is having an emergency and cannot talk on the phone; is in a situation in which it is not safe to call 911.
PEMA recommends calling if at all possible, as it provides background sounds and context clues to aid operators and emergency responders. But if you can’t call, texting is the next best thing.
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| Office Locations |
| District Office: 437 E North Street | Carlisle, PA 17013 | Phone: 717-249-1990 |
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| 427 Irvis Office Building | House Box 202199 Harrisburg, PA 17120-2199 | 717-772-2280 |
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