Throughout our history, the shining promise of our Constitution has been the promise of self-government—of, by, and for the people—where every eligible citizen has the opportunity to vote.  Despite the Trump Administration’s attempts to undermine the midterm elections with confusion or misinformation, our American electoral system is strong.

Tomorrow, I'm leading a Spotlight Hearing to explore how you can make sure your voice is heard as you cast your vote, and how election officials and volunteers ensure our elections are accurate and secure. Tune in at 2 pm. youtube.com/live/qfqJvPIZP…

What a night, America! It is a new day, and Congressional Democrats are excited to get to work. Pennsylvanians, you have incredible, dedicated public servants ready to advocate tirelessly for you. 💙🌊

Happy Election Day, PA-05! Visit vote.pa.gov to find your polling location.

It's Election Day in Pennsylvania. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Remember, if you are in line by 8 p.m., you can vote.

Voting in person? Find your polling place: vote.pa.gov/polls

Need to return your completed mail ballot? Find a drop-off location: vote.pa.gov/ReturnBallot

As your representative in Congress, I’ve been able to work with local officials and community organizations to secure funding for 10 to 15 CPF projects for our district during each budget cycle, for a total of more than $51 million. Visit my website to see an interactive map with awards we have secured for PA-05. scanlon.house.gov/services/makin…

Hey PA! If you have not yet returned your mail in ballot by now you should use a ballot dropbox, to ensure your ballot arrives by Election Day! Visit vote.pa.gov for more information.

A great read that reminds us why permanent Standard Time is the best choice for everyone. washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/…

If we keep Daylight Saving Time year round, this is what it will look like while our kids are waiting for the bus. Permanent Standard Time is the healthiest and safest choice, that's why I introduced the bipartisan Sunshine for Our Kids Act.

Permanent daylight saving time comes with serious health and safety concerns. Some communities across the country wouldn't see the sun rise until 9 am! That's why I introduced the bipartisan Sunshine for Our Kids Act.

What a great turnout to dedicate the new mural in “Everybody’s Hometown,” Media. Thanks to Media’s elected officials, the Media Arts Council, and muralist Carrie Kingsbury for creating this public art to celebrate Media’s iconic trolley!

Many Pennsylvanians are already stretching every dollar to feed their families and afford health care. According to a new analysis from the Pennsylvania Policy Center, 4 in 5 households that use SNAP also have somebody enrolled in Medicaid. The changes made to SNAP and Medicaid by the GOP's Big Ugly Bill will lead to greater food insecurity and loss of health care coverage among vulnerable families. pennpolicy.org/research_publi…

I joined the Food First Health Summit at WHYY for a panel on food and nutrition policy, including the role federal policy can play in encouraging nutrition interventions to save money and get better health outcomes. We had a critical discussion about how smart federal policy f food assistance as medicine and encourage healthy meals at schools.

Photo credit: American Summer

Voter intimidation is illegal under federal and Pennsylvania law. Here’s how to spot it and report it.

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Since colonial times, the United States Postal Service has performed an essential, trusted service for Americans. I recently checked in with members of the American Postal Workers Union Local #3800, which represents postal workers in Delaware, Chester, and Montgomery Counties.
allenges facing federal workers and how the Trump Administration has weakened the USPS by closing local offices, cutting services, leaving jobs unfilled, and lowering service standards.

The midterms are about two very different visions for America.

Democrats are fighting for you and to lower your costs.

Republicans are just helping Trump and billionaires get richer.

It’s that simple.

Abortion care is still legal in Pennsylvania, but since Roe v. Wade was overturned, agencies like the Delaware County Women’s Center have had to navigate an increasingly complex landscape, including an influx of patients who cannot get the reproductive healthcare they need iated the opportunity to meet with the National Abortion Federation and this local provider to discuss reproductive rights, current challenges to abortion access, and the threats faced by abortion providers from extremist activity at their clinics.

Make sure you have a plan to vote, whether in person or with a mail-in ballot!

Standard time is the safest option for our children, not to mention backed by science as the healthiest option for our sleep patterns. That's why I introduced the bipartisan Sunshine for Our Kids Act.

Each state has different laws about who may be in a voting location and what they may do while there. Voters who have concerns on Election Day should speak with a poll worker or reach out to their local election office. They can also contact the nonpartisan Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE. ncsl.org/elections-and-…

Today is the last day to request your mail-in or absentee ballot! Your application must be received by your county election office by 5 pm TODAY! Visit vote.pa.gov for more information.

Today marks eight years since the horrific antisemitic attack at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. As we remember those whose lives were taken, my heart is with their loved ones and the entire Jewish community. We must commit ourselves to rejecting hatred and bigotry and to working to end the epidemic of gun violence in our country.