Politics & Government
Philadelphia High School Students Vote For First Time At City Hall, Cheer On New Voters
"The main goal is to uplift the youth but also improve civic education within public schools and build leaders," organizer Washington said.
October 30, 2024
Dozens of Philadelphia high school seniors cast their ballots at the City Hall satellite election office on Tuesday, the last day for registered voters to apply for early voting. They were joined by hundreds of classmates across 19 different Philadelphia public schools in partnership with the nonpartisan nonprofit PA Youth Vote.
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Before student voters cast their ballots, the group marched from Love Park to City Hall holding festive signs. At City Hall, they held what organizers called a "party with a purpose," with a DJ, food, music and a special appearance from the Philadelphia Eagles. Among the crowd were 30 newly registered student voters, including several who had recently turned 18.
Antonio Momot, a senior at Central High School, registered just days after his birthday.
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