9TH WARD DEMOCRATS

Vote in the Tuesday, April 23rd Democratic Primary

Polls will be open 7 AM-8 PM

  • APRIL 16th at 5pm is the deadline to request a mail-in ballot – PLEASE VOTE BY MAIL AND VOTE EARLY (especially if you will be observing Passover on Election Day). Apply online at www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/ .
  • APRIL 23rd at 8pm – Completed, signed, and dated mail-in ballots must be RECEIVED by the Philadelphia County Board of Elections (postmarks are not enough); ballot drop boxes available at City Hall, Room 142 (1400 JFK Blvd), Dorothy Emanuel Rec Center (8500 Pickering Street), and Pleasant Playground (6757 Chew Ave.)

Dear 9th Ward Democratic Voter:

On April 23rd, we take the first steps toward protecting women’s reproductive rights, combating climate change, reducing healthcare costs, strengthening the economy, and protecting our democracy. The choices in this election could not be more stark and clear. MAGA extremists already are lining up to take away our rights and cut the social safety net. They want to cut Social Security while passing more tax cuts for the wealthy. They want to dictate what healthcare decisions women can make, tell people whom they can love, ban books, and make it more difficult for people to vote. They want to walk away from our Allies in Europe and abandon Ukraine to Putin’s aggression. As Democrats, we need to fight back. That is why the 9th Ward Democratic Committee is proud to endorse the following candidates in the April 23rd Pennsylvania Primary.

Joe Biden for President:  With strategic clarity and single-minded focus, President Biden saved the COVID-ravaged American economy with passage of the American Rescue Plan. Biden successfully fought for the bipartisan Infrastructure Law that is now making a huge investment in rebuilding our roads, bridges, ports, airports, and public transit systems. He has taken executive action and signed legislation that will achieve ambitious climate goals of cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 and getting to net-zero emissions by 2050. As a result, more people are working than at any point in our nation’s history. Biden has also provided historic student debt relief for middle- and working-class families that will benefit more than 40 million borrowers. Internationally, Biden has rallied the world to support Ukraine in response to Putin’s aggression and rebuilt relationships with our allies that were seriously damaged by Trump’s chaotic blundering.   (https://joebiden.com/)

Bob Casey for US Senate:  Right now Democrats enjoy a narrow 51-49 margin in the Senate. In the November elections, Democrats will be defending 23 of the 33 seats that are up for election, including 3 in states that Trump won in 2016 and 2020. Returning Bob Casey to the Senate is essential if Democrats are to have any hope of retaining control. As a Senator, Casey has worked to create good jobs at decent wages, to protect our children and invest in their futures, and to promote honesty and accountability in government.   (https://bobcasey.com/)

Dwight Evans for US Congress:  Congressman Dwight Evans has represented our 3rd Congressional District since 2016. He serves on the powerful Ways and Means Committee, and he has used his position in Congress to promote urban renewal, create jobs, and fight for better healthcare.   (https://www.dwightevans.com/)

Chris Rabb for PA State Representative (Ward 09:  Divisions 01, 02, 03, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15):  Rep. Chris Rabb is running for a fourth term in the 200th District. He has successfully passed legislation to provide educational grants and scholarships to young people in communities with high incarceration rates, increase funding for pediatric cancer research, and expand loans for small businesses. He has been a leader on abolishing the death penalty and pushing for PA to commit to 100% renewable energy by 2050. (https://www.rabbforthepeople.com/)

Tarik Khan for PA State Representative (Ward 09: Divisions 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 16 and 17): Last year Democrats took control of the Pennsylvania General Assembly for the first time in many years, but they currently have just a one-seat majority. To keep our Democratic majority, we need to reelect PA State Representative Tarik Khan to a second term as our Representative in the 194th District. Rep. Khan has focused his attention on many of our health concerns, including addressing lead in schools’ drinking water, Alzheimer’s awareness, and substance-use awareness to elevate conversations around recovery. He has additionally been involved with municipal infrastructure funding, eviction reform efforts, and an increase in the state minimum wage.   (https://tarikforpa.com/)

Joe Khan for PA Attorney General:  The state attorney general will play a pivotal role in maintaining our democracy and voting rights at a moment when both are imperiled. It is imperative that Democrats win this office. Joe Khan is an experienced prosecutor who has served as a federal prosecutor, a prosecutor in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, and most recently as Bucks County Solicitor. He is committed to fight back against threats to abortion rights, take on big insurance and tech companies when they prey on consumers, advance a 67-county strategy for improving public safety and combatting gun violence, and protect the environment.   (https://www.joekhan.com/)

Ryan Bizzarro for PA Treasurer:  Ryan Bizzarro is a current State Representative in Erie County who promises to focus on making sound investment decisions that will protect our pensions and preserve our credit; expanding enrollment into the PA 529 College Savings Program through outreach efforts; and increasing financial literacy throughout the Commonwealth to ensure citizens know how their money can work better for them.  (https://www.teambizzpa.com/)

Malcolm Kenyatta for PA Auditor General: Malcolm Kenyatta is a current State Representative from North Philadelphia who promises to focus on increasing accountability from all PA schools by restarting annual compliance audits, to increase worker protections by establishing a bureau to take on wage theft and union busting, and to ensure pension funds are properly funded and managed.   (https://www.malcolmkenyatta.com/)

Ballot Initiatives:  We recommend a Yes on the Ballot Question providing for the indemnification and defense of registered community organizations against claims made against them that directly relate to their lawful participation in the City’s zoning variance process. 

9th Ward Democratic Committee · https://9thwarddems.org/

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