AC Votes – Election Day 2020

We encourage everyone to exercise your right to vote and to be engaged citizens in our political process. We also recognize the importance of both intellectual and emotional processing of elections, and we invite you to participate in activities that are of interest to you and that provide you with the support and information you need to care for yourself in the coming weeks and beyond. This website offers a central place to find information and activities for Election Day 2020.

Important Deadlines


October 19
deadline to register to vote in-person

October 20
encouraged deadline to submit an absentee or mail-in ballot

October 27
deadline to request an absentee or mail-in ballot

November 3
General Election Day!

Visit pa.gov for more information on Pennsylvania voting procedures and deadlines.

Campus Activities

Civics

The Center for Political Participation is hosting weekly events on local, state, and federal elections and politics.

Upcoming Events

  • October 29-30 (5-6 p.m.) and November 2-6 (5-6 p.m.): “Knotty Problems” Consultations. (Join via Google Meet.) A supportive and constructive space for faculty and staff to chat with each other about teaching during challenging times. Participants share classroom concerns and receive feedback from the other participants. Facilitators and specific event descriptions for each session can be found on the Faculty Development Events Calendar. Anyone interested in facilitating a session should email Director of Faculty Development, Catharina Coenen at ccoenen@allegheny.edu.
  • Wednesday, November 4 (12:45 to 1:30 p.m.): The CPP will host a Quigley Town Hall on the Election. All are invited. Quigley Auditorium in-person capacity is limited to 25. Join via Google Meet

Past Events

In addition, watch My Allegheny for details about open discussion groups, panels hosted by the Political Science Department on What Political Science Can Tell Us About The 2020 Elections, Election Day transportation to voting locations, and post-election forums.


Personal Well-Being

Community Check-In & Support Circles

The ability to connect with and support each other during challenging times is central to creating a community of mutual care and respect. Please join other Allegheny community members in creating a supportive nonpartisan space for students and employees to check in and connect through dialogue about the 2020 Elections on:

  • Wednesday, November 4
    12:45–1:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 5
    12:45–1:30 p.m.
  • Friday, November 6
    12:45–1:30 p.m.

Join via Zoom or in person in front of the Campus Center.

When gathering in person, please remember to wear your face covering and to maintain appropriate physical distance from others.

Recognizing that this election year is surrounded by anxieties of the pandemic, systemic racism and social justice issues, and a strongly divided political landscape, the Counseling and Personal Development Center is offering:

  • Virtual GatorCare events for the months of October and November. Please check out the CPDC social media accounts and website for more information.
  • Faculty/Staff Yoga and Meditation — Tuesday, November 3 at 7 a.m. (virtually); and Student Yoga and Meditation — Tuesday, November 3 at 12:30 p.m. (virtually). Please look for more information in My Allegheny.
  • Campus Community Mindfulness Walk — Wednesday, November 4 (time TBA). Please look for more information in My Allegheny.
  • During the week of November 2, the CPDC will offer daily drop-in virtual hours (no appointment needed) for students. Please visit the CPDC website for more information.
  • Weekly drop in consultation hours for faculty and staff starting Tuesday, October 13, 1:30–3:15 p.m. These hours will focus on managing stressful situations in the classroom, engaging in self-care, how to provide resources to students, and other questions that faculty and staff might have. If interested, please contact Trae Yeckley, Director of the CPDC, at tyeckley@allegheny.edu for the Google Meet link.

Election Day Events

Tuesday, November 3

8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Rides to the Polls
Brooks Walk
Large buses will meet students at the top of Brooks walk for rides to the three polling precincts, all day.

8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Get Out the Vote Activities
Brooks Walk
Sponsored by CPP, Rock the Vote, MitzVote, Andrew Goodman Foundation, Campus Vote Project

8:00 p.m.
Election Returns Watch Party
Quigley Auditorium

Campus Community

The College has safety and security plans in the event that outside organizations may hold marches or demonstrations on or near campus.

As a reminder, the College has policies for: