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10 Census Questions The answers will shape the next 10 years
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he Census counts everyone living in the U.S., and the results determine electoral districts and inform decisions about federal funding for vital projects—hospitals, fire departments, school lunch programs, highways, and other critical services. The 2020 Census asks only ten questions. There is no citizenship question. Read the questions at https://bit.ly/ Census 10-questions. Your answers are used only to produce statistics. By law, the Census Bureau cannot publicly release your responses in any way that could identify you or any-
one in your home. Read more at https:// bit.ly/CensusDataProtection. In one simple act, you can help shape our future. Visit 2020census.gov. ■
It’s estimated that a 1% undercount of Pennsylvania’s population would result in a loss of $3.9 billion in federal funding— including $500 million in Philadelphia— over the next 10 years. In addition, Pennsylvania would likely lose at least one congressional seat with a 1% undercount.
It’s in the Mail November 3 is the General Election. How are you voting?
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ennsylvanians can vote in person or by absentee or mail-in ballot. So what’s the difference between a mail-in and an absentee ballot? The answer lies in why you’re asking. Any qualified voter may request a mailin ballot—no reason required. Just ask! Absentee ballots are for those who can’t make it to the polls (the disabled and anyone out of town on election day).
Register to vote: Register at votespa.com by October 19.
Apply for a mail-in ballot: • Apply by October 27, 5:00 p.m. • You must have a valid PA driver’s license or photo I.D.
• Apply early to receive your ballot before the election. • Apply at votespa.com or call 1-877-VotesPA (877-3772)
Vote November 3: • By mail: Mailed ballots MUST be received by the Board of Elections by November 3, 8:00 p.m. Voters are urged to postmark ballots at least two weeks before the election. • By hand delivery: to the dedicated drop-off box at City Hall. (Other locations are listed at philadelphiavotes. com.) In person: between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. To find your polling place, visit http://bit.ly/QV-vote-here ■
Philadelphia City Commissioners installed a mail-in ballot dropbox at City Hall, located between the Octavius Catto statue and the south entrance. Dropbox artist: Adam Crawford. Photo: Kimberly Paynter / WHYY
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