Everything You Need to Know about the 2014 Midterm Election

Tomorrow is Election Day in America, do you know who you're voting for? Maybe you're still undecided or have no motivation to vote. But what if I told you voting November 4th will impact the future of Pennsylvania (especially Norristown)? Although TNP will never endorse a candidate or political party, we feel it is still important to encourage all Norristown residents to get out and vote tomorrow. Here are some facts about the 2014 midterm election.

1. Who you elect in 2014 will determine the makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court and other judicial nominees

2. Homeless residents can use occupancy statements from shelters to vote

3. The midterm elections affect your everyday life more than the presidential elections

4. Governors in 36 states & 3 territories are up for election or reelection.

5. State reps, senators & governors elected during the midterm election will make critical decisions on issues such as education, voting rights and health care

6. Redistricting: redrawing the boundary lines within each state to accommodate population change. This is a powerful tool state legislature uses to define electoral voting blocs

7. Congress is responsible for the 2014 re-authorization of the Higher Education Act which provides Title III funding for HBCUs, tribal colleges, Hispanic & other minority oriented institutions

8. YOU are the determining factor

Pennsylvania: Voting at the Polls on Election Day 

Poll Hours: 7:00 AM-8:00 PM 

Voters will be asked, but not required, to show an acceptable photo ID on Election Day. Familiarizing yourself with the voting system at your polling place by viewing the voting system demonstration. 

First-Time Voter If you'€™re voting for the first time in an upcoming election, the information below can help you ensure you're prepared once you arrive at the polls. All voters who appear at a polling place for the first time must show proof of identification. 

Approved forms of photo identification include: 

• Pennsylvania driver's license or PennDOT ID card 
• ID issued by any Commonwealth agency 
• ID issued by the U.S. Government 
• U.S. passport 
• U.S. Armed Forces ID 
• Student ID 
• Employee ID 

If you do not have a photo ID, you can use a non-photo identification that includes your name and address. 

Approved forms of non-photo identification include: 

• Non-photo ID issued by the Commonwealth 
• Non-photo ID issued by the U.S. Government 
• Firearm permit 
• Current utility bill 
• Current bank statement 
• Current paycheck 
• Government check