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Griffins Vote!

It is a privilege and a right to vote, and it is also your job as a citizen! Learn what is on the 2025 ballot and where and how to vote.

In PA, the deadline to register in order to vote in November is Oct 20!  

You have many options, but you need to plan ahead!

Please note: Chestnut Hill College has a voting policy for all faculty and staff. College employees are permitted to take two hours at the beginning or end of the day in order to vote, without loss of pay. Employees are asked to request with their supervisor, any time off needed to vote at least two days prior to Election Day.

How and Where to Vote:

College students have options about where to vote, but you can only be registered in one state. For example, if you are from New York but register now with your CHC address, you would vote in person in Chestnut Hill (see below), but you would no longer be registered in NY. You can register in PA with your on or off campus address.

Voting in PA

  • If your address is the campus, you are in the 7th division of the 9th ward of the city of Philadelphia, and your polling place is inside St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 22 E Chestnut Hill Ave, 19118. This polling site is wheelchair accessible
  • If you live off campus, your polling place will be different. It will be noted on your voter registration card and can be found using the tool in the PA state find my polling place site.

Voting in Another U.S. State

If you live in another state, you can choose to register there, but then you need to either request a mail in ballot from that state (each state has a different deadline; check the department of state website for your state) or go home on election day to vote in person.

Educate and Advocate

Who (and What) is on the Ballot?

Part of being an educated voter is knowing who or in some cases, what, is on the ballot.

For Pennsylvania in 2025, voters will be casting ballots for various elected positions along with several issues based on your district.

If you are voting in another state, in addition to who is on the ballot, it is important to know what is on the ballot. Visit Ballotpedia for a full list.

Combating Fake News, Misinformation, and Disinformation

When it comes to an election cycle, there is always bad intel out there that is often spread in three distinct forms.

Misinformation – incorrect or misleading information spread, often without malice, that could unintentionally falsely influence or deceive. Normally a result of simply having the facts wrong or repeating information not known to be false.

Disinformation – incorrect or misleading information spread deliberately with the intent to falsely influence or deceive. Normally found in the form of manipulated facts or propaganda that is known to be false.

Fake news – stories that appear as if they are real news, created to influence political views. Normally found on social media and can be hard to distinguish on face.

All three forms are primarily spread through social media, but also through television, radio, newspapers, digital media, word-of-mouth, and more. Be careful with where and how you get your voter resources and news. Below is a list of independent sources that will help you fact check and verify information that is out there. It is important to learn how to sift through fake news, misinformation, and disinformation and to combat it when possible. If you see something that isn’t true, say something, and help to educate others.

Register to Vote or Apply for an Absentee Ballot for Early Voting

Who’s on the Ballot in PA?

Check the Facts

Voter Information Tools

Vote.org has no shortage of helpful tools that you can use this election cycle. You’ll find some of them below!