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October’s ‘Conversation About OUR Community’ topic: Your Vote Matters

Top row: Kat DeSantis, Melissa Gizzi. Bottom row: Carolyn Hernandez, John Maina. (Source: Provided)

With the 2024 general election just a few weeks away, United Way of Lancaster County will host a nonpartisan discussion of voting.

“Your Vote Matters” is the latest installment of United Way’s free online series, “Conversations About OUR Community.” It will take place from 11 a.m. to 12 noon on Tuesday, Oct. 15. To register, click here.

The forum will open with a presentation from Kat DeSantis, public policy coordinator for the Lancaster Chamber. She will give an overview of the election from a Lancaster County perspective as detailed in the chamber’s 2024 Elections Guide.

She will then join the following panelists for a 45-minute moderated Q&A:

  • Melissa Gizzi: Red Co-Chair, Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance
  • Carolyn Hernandez: Vice President, League of Women Voters of Lancaster County
  • John Maina: Founder, The Black Voter Outreach Network of Pennsylvania

Kate Zimmerman, President & CEO of United Way of Lancaster County, will serve as moderator.

This year’s election takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Topping the ballot is the contest for U.S. president between former President Donald Trump on the Republican side and current Vice President Kamala Harris on the Democratic side.

Pennsylvanians will also choose between incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger Dave McCormick.

State and U.S. House members face election every even year. Additionally, one of Lancaster County’s two state Senators, Scott Martin, is up for re-election. The Republican is facing Democratic challenger Trex Proffitt.

In Lancaster city, voters will weigh in on a referendum on whether to adopt home rule.