Who’s Who on the Ballot for Philadelphia Voters in the 2024 General Election?

Ahead of Election Day, The Daily Pennsylvanian has put together a comprehensive voting guide for all the candidates — national and local — on the ticket, along with where you can go on campus to vote Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Voting registration and postal ballots

The deadline to register to vote has already passed in Pennsylvania, but voters can check their registration status Here.

---

---

Applications for a mail-in or absentee ballot are still open and must be received by the voter’s county election office by 5:00 p.m. on October 29. In the case of an emergency, voters can request a emergency absentee ballot.

Ballots by mail they must be received — not simply postmarked — by the county elections office on November 5 at 8:00 p.m. in order to be counted.

The polling places

Voters can vote for Penn’s campus from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on November 5.

Students living in Kings Court English, Lauder, and Hill College Houses, as well as Domus, can vote in ARCH Room 108. Students living in the Quad and Stouffer Hall in Stouffer College House can vote in the Houston Hall Reading Room.

---

---

Students living in Harnwell, Gregory, Harrison, Rodin, Du Bois, and Gutmann College Houses; Mayer Hall in Stouffer College House; Axis, Chestnut, Radian, Chestnut Hall, Hamilton Court, Hub on Chestnut or 3737 Chestnut can vote in the Bodek Lounge in Houston Hall.

Students who live in The Simon at Founder’s Row can vote at Robeson High School, which is located at 4125 Ludlow St.

Students who live in other off-campus housing can check the polling place location Here.

Races on the ballot

President of the United States

The presidential race has changed drastically in the last few months. President Joe Biden, a former Penn professor and former Democratic presumptive nominee, withdrew from the campaign at the end of July after his widely criticized performance in the first presidential debate of the cycle. Now, 1968 Wharton graduate and former President Donald Trump faces Vice President Kamala Harris — the first black woman to lead a major party — as her Democratic challenger.

Pennsylvania is expected to be critical in determining the winner of the election and has been ranked as the “most important presidential election state” by Brookings Institution at the beginning of this month.

Kamala Harris (D)

Harris, who was widely regarded as more socially progressive than Biden before winning the Democratic nomination for president, has moved to the political center and aligned more closely with Biden’s platforms of promoting climate policy, healthcare, reproductive rights and social justice reform. Prior to assuming the vice presidency, Harris served as a U.S. Senator from California from 2017 to 2021 and the Attorney General of California from 2011 to 2017.

Harris’ running mate is Minnesota’s Democratic governor, Tim Walz. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, an ex-officio member of the University’s Board of Trustees, was also in serious contention for the position.

Penn Democrats APPROVED Harris shortly after announcing his candidacy.

Donald Trump (R)

Trump, who graduated from the Wharton School in 1968, is seeking his second term as president after his first from 2016 to 2020. continue to focus on priorities from his previous administration, such as border security, “America First” trade policies, and economic growth through tax cuts and deregulation. Trump has conservative positions on immigration, foreign policy and social issues, positioning himself as a change from what he describes as ineffective policies from the Biden era.

Trump’s running mate is Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), who has served in the US Senate since 2023.

Third Party Candidates

Environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was an independent presidential candidate until August, when he suspended his campaign and endorsed Trump. He ran on a platform critical of the media, government institutions and vaccines. Kennedy does not appear on the Pennsylvania ballot.

Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate, is known for her focus on climate action, anti-corporate influence, and her stance against the United States’ influence in the Israel-Hamas war. Stein’s running partner is a 2004 Penn Ph.D. graduate Butch Ware.

Libertarian Party candidate Chase Oliver is running on a platform of less government interference and market-based solutions.

United States Senate

The race between Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and former hedge fund CEO Dave McCormick could determine whether Democrats retain or Republicans regain their majority in the Senate, which consists of the present of 51 Democrats and Democratic-aligned independents and 49 Republicans.

The race is currently classified by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report as a “revenge.”

Bob Casey (D)

A moderate Democrat who has served as Pennsylvania’s U.S. senator since 2007, Casey — whose family has long held sway in Pennsylvania politics — is campaigning on a platform of supporting the commonwealth’s working class, affordable health care, security social and Medicare and jobs. clean energy opportunities. Casey supported organized labor throughout his time in the Senate.

Casey did more appeals to young voters while on the campaign trail and mentioned Penn Wharton Budget Model during a campaign event in September.

Dave McCormick (R)

McCormick, a former Bridgewater Associates CEO and hedge fund manager with a military background, presents himself as a business-savvy candidate who can strengthen Pennsylvania’s economy. He advocates lower taxes, limited government and less regulation. He criticized Casey’s alignment with national Democratic policies — especially around energy regulationswhich he claims is hurting Pennsylvania’s energy sector.

Penn College Republicans and the American Conservation Coalition hosted an event with McCormick on Oct. 23 near Penn’s campus, focusing on his positions on climate and energy policy.

Attorney General of Pennsylvania

The state attorney general is the chief prosecutor in Pennsylvania and responsible for enforcing state laws, investigating corruption and protecting consumers.

Eugene DePasquale (d)

DePasquale, who served as Pennsylvania’s auditor general from 2013 to 2021 and previously served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, currently serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh. His campaign focuses on transparency, consumer protection and environmental protection. In 2020, DePasquale was Democratic candidate in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District against incumbent Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.), but ultimately lost the race.

His campaign highlighted his record of government accountability, work to address the opioid crisis and experience protecting consumers from corporate abuse. DePasquale defeated four other contenders for the Democratic nomination.

Dave Sunday (R)

As the current York County District Attorney since 2018, Sunday’s platform includes criminal justice reform, increasing support for victims of violent crime and prioritizing public safety. He has experience in violent crime cases, and in his campaign highlights his work on issues such as the opioid crisis — one of his top priorities — and human trafficking. In 2013, he was appointed a special US attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

Auditor General of Pennsylvania

Malcolm Kenyatta (D)

Kenyatta has represented the 181st district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from Philadelphia since 2019. A progressive Democrat, he advocates for greater fiscal responsibility, economic justice, and state accountability. He has spoken out on issues such as raising the minimum wage and expanding public health funding and transparency in government spending. Kenyatta was the Democratic candidate in 2022 US Senate Primary in Pennsylvania, but lost to incumbent Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.).

Tim DeFoor (R)

DeFoor is the incumbent auditor general and has held the position since 2021. His campaign emphasizes efficiency in government operations, fiscal conservatism and combating wasteful spending. He also focuses on eliminating fraud and inefficiencies in state agencies. Prior to serving as auditor general, he was Dauphin County comptroller.

Pennsylvania State Treasurer

The state treasurer is responsible for investing billions of dollars on behalf of the state. The treasurer pays all state bills and disburses funds to school districts, state agencies and others.

Erin McClelland (d)

McClelland, a business consultant with a background in healthcare and small business management, is focused on modernizing the state’s treasury, promoting investment in local communities and increasing financial literacy among Pennsylvanians. Her approach also emphasizes innovation and investment in infrastructure and education.

McClelland prevailed over state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) — who was endorsed by the state Democratic Party — in a closely contested primary.

Stacy Garrity (R)

A serving state treasurer with a military background, Garrity focuses on his record of maintaining financial stability and transparency in state finances. She has worked on initiatives to increase transparency for Pennsylvania’s finances and return unclaimed property and advocates for conservative fiscal policies.

Representative of the United States

Dwight Evans (D)

Evans, the uncontested incumbent, is seeking his fifth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. He previously served 36 years in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He suffered a minor stroke in May, but said it would have no impact his long-term ability to fulfill his duties as a member of Congress.

Pennsylvania State Senator

Vincent Hughes (d) and Anthony Williams (d)

Penn is represented by two state senators: Vincent Hughes and Anthony Williams. Hughes has served in the state Senate since 1994 and is running unopposed for re-election. Williams, also running unopposed for re-election, has served in the state Senate since 1998.

Pennsylvania State Representative

Rick Krajewski (D)

Krajewski, a 2013 graduate of Penn Engineering, has served in the state House since 2021 and is running for re-election unopposed. He has progressive views on issues such as workers’ rights and criminal justice reform. In the spring, Krajewski criticized Penn’s manipulation from the solidarity camp in Gaza.