Welcome to the 2024 Voter Toolkit !
Your one-stop guide for everything you need to vote with confidence this election season. Whether you're registering to vote, finding your polling place, or applying for a mail-in ballot, we've got you covered.
Download the PDF mini-version of this toolkit for easy access, and feel free to share it with friends, family, and neighbors. Let’s ensure everyone is ready for Election Day!
Election Day Watch Party
Black Scranton Project Center for Arts & Culture
1902 N. Main Ave, Scranton PA
Join us on Tuesday, November 5th from 6-10 PM at 1902 N Main Ave for a historic Election Day Watch Party! It’s free, nonpartisan, and open to everyone. Enjoy light refreshments, games, and giveaways as we watch the results together. Don’t miss this chance to be part of the moment!
Black Voters in Lackawanna Count, Scranton’s History
As we approach Election Day, it's crucial for us at BSP to share a piece of Scranton's history that often goes untold: the story of Black voters in Lackawanna County. Did you know Black men were actively voting and engaged in politics in Scranton?
Let's honor their legacy and ensure our voices are heard
Despite challenges, Black voters held rallies, meetings, and even managed to have their voices heard in local newspapers like the Scranton Times. Imagine the difficulty of getting the "thoughts of Negro voters" into print in the 1880s, yet they persevered.
By the 1920s, alongside the women's suffrage movement, Black women joined Black men in voting, collectively making up 75% of Lackawanna County voters. Their persistence reminds us of the importance of our own vote today.
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Basic Voter Information Page: Basic voter information with key election dates. Polling place hours (7 AM - 8 PM), voter ID requirements, and approved forms of identification are listed. Includes information on how first-time voters need to bring ID, while those who have voted before do not.
Voter Statistics Page: Chart and statistics of registered voters in Lackawanna County, breaking down the numbers by age group and party affiliation. Data as of September 9 shows 146,309 registered voters, with a majority being Democrats. Source: pa.gov
Bar chart showing registered voters in Lackawanna County, broken down by age groups. The groups range from ages 18 to 75+. The largest group of registered voters is aged 55 to 64 with 25,232 voters, followed by the 65 to 74 age group with 23,568 voters. The smallest group is 18 to 24, with 11,296 voters. The page also includes statistics for registered Democrats and Republicans by age, with Democrats generally outnumbering Republicans across all age groups.
Basic Voter Information Page: Basic voter information with key election dates. Polling place hours (7 AM - 8 PM), voter ID requirements, and approved forms of identification are listed. Includes information on how first-time voters need to bring ID, while those who have voted before do not.
Benefits of Voting Page: Page listing the benefits of voting, such as better health outcomes, reduced unemployment, and social connections. Highlights the historical significance of voting, with a reminder that our ancestors fought for the right to vote. Black Scranton branding.
Polling Places Page: List of districts in Scranton, Lackawanna County, and polling places. Notes that polling places may change, and offers information for voters with disabilities and those who require language assistance.
District Information and Polling Places Page: List of districts in Scranton, Lackawanna County, and polling places. Notes that polling places may change.
District Information and Polling Places Page 2: List of districts in Scranton, Lackawanna County, and polling places. Notes that polling places may change.
Voting Locations and Assistance Page: Information on where to vote in Lackawanna County and how to get assistance at the polling place. Voters with disabilities can bring a person to help, except for a Judge of Elections, union representative, or employer.
Provisional Ballots Page: Instructions for using provisional ballots if a voter is told they cannot vote but believe they are eligible. Includes contact information for the Department of State for assistance if denied a provisional ballot.
Mail Ballot Instructions Page: Step-by-step instructions for voting by mail, including marking the ballot in black ink, packing and sealing it in the official election ballot envelope, and returning it by mail or in person. Advises tracking the status of your ballot online.
Nonpartisanship Page: Statement from the Black Scranton Project affirming their commitment to nonpartisanship as a nonprofit. Their mission is to empower the Scranton community with clear and factual information to make informed decisions at the polls. Black Scranton branding and website link.
