Important Dates for the 2026 PA Elections
Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot
Important Dates for the 2026 PA Elections
Last day for county election office to receive completed mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 PM)
Important Dates for the 2026 PA Elections
Last day for the county election office to receive completed military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 PM on May 19)
HOLD THE DATE: Current Immigrant Experiences in Central PA
A conversation with Durre Sharif, Deputy Director, CWS Harrisburg. More details forthcoming.
Join here.
Tabling @ Hershey Market
Join us, or stop by to talk with potential and registered voters while you shop for your fresh fruit and produce!
TABLING: Lemoyne 250th Celebration
Always a fun time! Join us for as little or as much time as you can!
Tabling @ Hershey Market
Join us, or stop by to talk with potential and registered voters while you shop for your fresh fruit and produce!
Important Dates for the 2026 PA Elections
Last day to circulate and file nomination papers
Important Dates for the 2026 PA Elections
Last day to file objections to nomination papers
Important Dates for the 2026 PA Elections
Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primary without a court order
Important Dates for the 2026 PA Elections
Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papers without a court order
72nd NAACP Greater Harrisburg Branch’s Freedom Fund Dinner
Once again, we are invited by our partner, NAACP of Harrisburg, to this event.
The theme this year is “Dream, Build, and Rise” to affirm their purpose to dream with enthusiasm, build with resilience, and rise with purpose. The keynote speaker is Rev. William Christian Gipson who is the Associate Vice Provost for Equity and Access at the University of Pennsylvania. The price is $100 per person. We will likely share a table with members of our AAUW partner organization. As we get closer to the date, we will share sign up information. Please consider joining us!
Important Dates for the 2026 PA Elections
Last day to REGISTER TO VOTE before the November election
Important Dates for the 2026 PA Elections
Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot
Important Dates for the 2026 PA Elections
Last day for the county election office to receive completed mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 PM)
Important Dates for the 2026 PA Elections
Last day for county election office to receive completed military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 PM on November 3)
Important Dates for the 2026 PA Elections
Last day to REGISTER TO VOTE before the primary
"For the Security & Protection of the Community": A Pennsylvania Constitution Town Hall
While 2026 marks the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence, this year also marks the 250th anniversary of an important milestone in Pennsylvania history: the Commonwealth’s first state constitution, which was authorized in June 1776 during the Pennsylvania Provincial Conference held at Carpenters’ Hall. Adopted in September 1776, this document, which included a Bill of Rights and expanded voting rights, influenced other state constitutions in the Revolutionary period–and indeed the U.S. Constitution itself just a few years later. A bedrock of fundamental rights for Pennsylvanians, the current state constitution includes rights that go beyond those in the U.S. Constitution and affect the lives of everyone in the Commonwealth.
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Provincial Conference and the 1776 Pennsylvania Constitution, Carpenters’ Hall is hosting a series of programs and events throughout 2026 to explore this important milestone in Commonwealth history and engage Pennsylvanians in the contemporary relevance of our state constitution. This Town Hall will feature a panel discussion with experienced lawyers and legal scholars exploring the early history of our state constitution as well as issues such as public education, voting rights, the environment, reproductive rights and others that are within the jurisdiction of our current state constitution. Confirmed panelists to date are:
Drew Compton, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC and former Commonwealth Court judge
Brent Landau, Executive Director, Public Interest Law Center
Donald Morritz, Of Counsel, Community Justice Project
Joanna McClinton, PA House Speaker
Partners for this Town Hall are the Dauphin County Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Public Interest Law Center, and PA Humanities.
Please click the event registration button below to RSVP for the Harrisburg Town Hall, which will be held on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, from 5:30-7:30pm at the State Museum of Pennsylvania, located at 300 North St, Harrisburg, PA 17120. Members of the Dauphin County Bar Association should register here in order to qualify for CLE credits. This session will not be live-streamed or recorded, but others in this series will be recorded for future viewing.
Attendees at this Town Hall will be entered into a drawing, and one will win a pair of tickets to a FIFA World Cup game in Philadelphia in June, an overnight stay at the Study in University City, and a private tour of Carpenters' Hall. Winners must be present to win (prize package courtesy of the PA State Tourism Office and Visit Philadelphia).
This event is supported by America250PA and the Landenberger Family Foundation.
Event Registration at the bottom of the link below
https://www.carpentershall.org/events/view/pa-provincial-conference-harrisburg-town-hall
PARTNER EVENT: AKA-Young Women Ready to Lead Conference
The AKA Foundation of Central Pennsylvania, Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Epsilon Sigma Omega Chapter are excited to launch Young Women Ready2Lead Conference a leadership and character development initiative for middle and high school girls on Saturday, April 11, 2026, 8:30 am-2:00 pm at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology located at 326 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA.
The conference offers interactive workshops, dynamic discussions, and engagement with accomplished community leaders, speakers, and panelists—providing valuable skills, resources, and networking opportunities to support personal growth and future success. This no-cost conference includes breakfast, lunch, and a Swag Bag filled with inspirational tools and wellness resources, ensuring every participant leaves empowered and equipped to lead.
To register for the conference, scan the QR Code or visit https://bit.ly/READY2LEAD and complete the registration form. Please note space is limited.
Note: The conference is open to middle and high school students who reside within and outside of Dauphin County.
Nicole Austin-Hillery, Co-Chair
Sharice Johnson, Co-Chair
Young Women Ready2Lead Program
Susan Simms Marsh, President
AKA Foundation of Central Pennsylvania, Inc.
PARTNER EVENT: YWCA’s Until Justice Just Is (UJJI) Challenge
Registration is now open for YWCA’s Until Justice Just Is (UJJI) Challenge, our annual national call to learn, reflect, and take action on the most pressing issues facing our communities.
This year’s theme, Democracy in Progress: Voting Rights at 250, honors the generations of leaders who fought to expand access to the ballot and challenges all of us to protect the fundamental right to vote as America approaches its 250th anniversary.
When you sign up, you’ll receive 21 days of daily emails featuring articles, podcasts, videos, and concrete action steps that explore:
The history and future of voting rights
How voter suppression impacts communities
What’s happening right now in voting access
What each of us can do to strengthen democracy
Every day of the challenge helps build lifelong habits for advancing racial and civic justice—think of it as cardio for your brain and a way to exercise our civic muscles together.
Participation is free and open to all.
Join the YWCA movement. Learn with us. Take action with us.
Important Dates for the 2026 PA Elections
Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions
Know Your Rights Training: Protest Rights and Safety Practices
In this ACLU-led training, participants will learn about the Constitutional right to peacefully protest and about best practices for reducing risks when attending protests like the upcoming No Kings mobilization on March 28.
Virtual event. Click here to register.
Election Protection & Voter Access: Getting Voters Across the Finish Line
You will learn about 2026 Voter Protection plans in PA and beyond, including the resources available to ensure safe and secure ballot access for all voters and how you can get involved in these efforts!
Our training will also cover best practices for vote-by-mail messaging to increase voter turnout, information about how to best assist our most vulnerable voters with cancelled ballots, designated agents, access issues and more!
With guest speakers Rebecca Cusumano-Seidel, ACLU-PA, and Jill Greene, Common Cause PA.
Hosted by Promote the Vote PA in partnership with ACLU Pennsylvania and Common Cause Pennsylvania.
This is a virtual event. Click here to register.
Important Dates for the 2026 PA Elections
Last day to file objections to nomination petitions
Important Dates for the 2026 PA Elections
First day to circulate and file nomination papers
Important Dates for the 2026 PA Elections
Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions
How to Raise a Citizen
Join us to hear from Dr. Lindsey Cormack to learn how to talk with young people (your own or others) about politics and government in our country. Dr. Cormack is an associate professor of Political Science and Director of the Diplomacy Lab at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey. Her latest book, How to Raise a Citizen & Why it’s Up to You to Do It, aims to reinvigorate multi-generational political discussion and governmental know-how after examining the somewhat dire state of civic education in the United States.
Cormack earned her PhD in Government from New York University and is raising a daughter on the Upper East Side. She currently serves as the Secretary for Community Board 8 in Manhattan. In addition to being a published academic scholar, she also created and maintains the digital database of all official Congress-to-constituent e-newsletters in the DCinbox Project.
This event is free on Zoom and open to all. Please share with interested friends.
Register here
Meet and Greet!
An IN-PERSON EVENT:
Come and learn about our plans for the upcoming voting season! Learn how we practice non-partisanship. Commune with other members of our broader community interested in advancing our collective interests!
PARTNER: Power to the Hill Kickoff
Please join our Partner, Power to the Hill, at their 2026 Kickoff event.
Important Dates for the 2026 PA Elections
First day to circulate and file nomination petitions
PARTNER EVENT: The 1619 Project Episode 4: Capitalism
Please join the Harrisburg Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, and the East Shore Library for a viewing of The 1619 Project Episode 4: Capitalism, as we continue our 1619 Project discussion series. The final episode viewing in this series will explore how slavery built modern American capitalism and how its echoes are still being felt. Sunday, February 1, 2026, with refreshments and registration at 1:45, viewing starts at 2:00 pm, followed by a panel discussion.
Register here: https://dcls.libcal.com/event/15588915
Naturalization Ceremony
Always a particular thrill to greet and congratulate new citizens! The League hands out voter registration and name change materials. We answer a lot of questions, and we are privileged to share in the joy of the day.
This particular event is fully staffed but if you wish to volunteer for future Naturalization events, contact Michele E at President@lwvpacapreg.org.
PARTNER: ZONTA-District 3 Climate Justice Think Tank
Join us to hear speaker, Bob Bylone, CEO and President of the PA Recycling Markets Center. He will share information about the recycling market, what material markets are available in PA, who is responsible for assisting this marketplace, and what is the impact of these interests.
Click here to register.
Please invite your friends and colleagues so we have a good turnout for this speaker.
The presentation will begin at 7:00 pm and last for one hour. Once you register, you will receive an email response with the link to the webinar.