Here’s what you need to know for today’s election It’s Primary Election Day! After delays to Pennsylvania’s primary because of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the polls will open in a few minutes at 7 a.m., and remain open until 8 p.m. For those of you who decided...
I am heartbroken because powerful, moving protests across the nation had their messages sullied by opportunistic and malicious rioters that had nothing to do with advancing the movement. I am heartbroken by what I am seeing unfold in our community. Violence and...
HARRISBURG – May 29, 2020 — Democratic Appropriations Chairman Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) issued the following statement after the Pennsylvania Senate passed bills for an unprecedented $25.8 billion interim budget and allocated $2.6 billion in federal...
Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Pennsylvania has an important deadline coming up soon for its June 2 primary and Senator Hughes wants to make sure you don’t miss the opportunity to vote by mail in the upcoming election. It’s simple, safe and secure. Visit...
Vote by mail applications must be received by election officials by 5 p.m. May 26 Pennsylvania has an important deadline coming up soon for its June 2 primary and Senator Hughes wants to make sure you don’t miss the opportunity to vote by mail in the upcoming...
Harrisburg, PA − May 22, 2020 − Senators Jay Costa, Vince Hughes, John Blake, Jim Brewster and Pam Iovino today called for $550 million of funds allocated to Pennsylvania through the federal CARES act to be used for a program they are calling the Main Street Business...
The PA CARES Plan aims to direct federal funding to those hit hardest by pandemic Many of our small businesses have been crushed by the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, which is why Senator Hughes and the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus are pushing to...
Fill out the application online today! Pennsylvania has an important deadline coming up soon for its June 2 primary and Senator Hughes wants to make sure you don’t miss the opportunity to vote by mail in the upcoming election. It’s simple, safe and secure. Visit...
Senator Hughes is set to return for his latest telephone town hall on the coronavirus and Pennsylvania’s primary election. He’s received a lot of questions about the new vote by mail provisions and is eager to get information to voters ahead of the primary. Join us at...
Voting by mail is safe, secure and helps protect public health We cannot let democracy die during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, which is why Senator Hughes is sending the message that people must vote and should cast their ballots by mail in the June 2 primary....
In the last few weeks, Pennsylvania Republicans have ramped up the political theatre in a brazen attempt at politicizing the Wolf Administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. From staged political rallies organized by out-of-state, extreme right-wing...
Today, May 18, is the last day to register to vote by mail before the June 2 primary. All new registrants must apply by 11:59 p.m. to be able to vote in the primary election. The process is simple and can be done at votespa.com. REGISTER TO VOTE ONLINE Every...
Don’t miss the May 26 deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot Nearly 1.3 million Pennsylvanians have signed up to vote by mail and we need to increase that number across the commonwealth. Southeastern Pennsylvania remains in the “RED” phase and a stay-at-home...
Sen. Hughes and PA Senate Dems pushing for additional protections for those impacted by pandemic Gov. Tom Wolf and Attorney General Josh Shapiro recently announced that Pennsylvania would suspend evictions and foreclosures through July 10, a move that...
Join Senator Hughes for his latest telephone town hall on the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and how residents can stay safe by voting at home during the June 2 primary. RSVP for the telephone town hall at 7:20 p.m., Wednesday, May 23 here. To date 1.25 million...
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) recently announced an Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) for qualifying families who are experiencing financial challenges because of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Residents can get more information about...
The city of Philadelphia announced its COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program for those in need of housing assistance during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic on Friday. The program is open to renters with a valid current lease who have lost income...
Watch the video above for an inspiring message on our duty to vote from former First Lady Michelle Obama. There is a lot at stake in every election, which is why Pennsylvania’s upcoming primary is no different – despite the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Senator...
Self-employed workers who have lost work as a result of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic can now file for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). The Pennsylvania Department of Labor says the PUA website is fully functional and able to take claims, including the...
Senator Hughes is committed to ensuring people have trusted information from trusted sources during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. He will return for his latest telephone town hall on the coronavirus, the June 2 primary & economic effects of the pandemic at...
Pennsylvania has new voting rules that allow registered voters to vote by mail for any reason. Senator Hughes is encouraging voters to sign up to vote by mail because of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and the continued threat to public health. It is likely that...
Senator Hughes is committed to ensuring people have trusted information from trusted sources during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. He will return for his latest telephone town hall on a coronavirus-related topic at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 6. Join the senator for...
Help protect public health, vote by mail in the June 2 primary Senator Hughes is encouraging everyone to vote by mail in the June 2 primary to help protect public health during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, which is why he sending another reminder to...
Parts of Pennsylvania are on the path to reopening following the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, but there is still more to do to help slow the spread of the deadly disease, especially in southeastern portion of the state. Data show Pennsylvanians are doing better...
As we get closer to Pennsylvania’s June 2 primary and deadlines to apply for a mail-in ballot and registration, Senator Hughes is encouraging everyone to vote by mail to help mitigate spread of the coronavirus COVID-19. Senator Hughes hosted a Telephone Town...
