Elections are central to ensuring that a democratic government is responsive to the will of the people.
For elections to be truly democratic, they must be free, fair, and based on universal suffrage and not a tool for authoritarian control. Elections that support a democracy ensure the peaceful transfer of power, promoting government accountability, and empowering citizens through inclusive processes on all levels of government.
Mt. Airy Democrats is committed to providing information, guidance and access to the resources for meaningful involvement in the annual spring primary and fall elections relevant to the current issues and elective offices that appear on the particular ballot. This page includes resources to help understand issues relevant to Mt. Airy, tracking important deadlines in the primary/general election seasons, candidate endorsements, and get-out-the-vote campaigns.
Get Out the Vote
Get Out the Vote (GOTV) is an effort to increase voter turnout in elections. It is the final, crucial stage of voter mobilization before mail-in-ballots have been received and Election Day. Activities focus on ensuring that eligible voters actually cast their ballots. Mt. Airy Democrats supports the efforts of its members in reaching registered voters in their divisions as well as in Mt. Airy and Northwest Philadelphia in partnership with like-minded organizations.
Endorsements
Mt. Airy Democrats endorsements are made based on the vote of its members. Considerable effort is invested into research of the candidates and their positions More recently, Mt. Airy Democrats co-sponsored online forums to provide the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates.
Election Results & Analysis
Mt. Airy Democrats examine election results and offer analysis to determine the influence of their endorsements and GOTV efforts on turnout and the results.
Important Dates
Each election season has scheduled activities with specific start and ending dates in the 90- or 60-day period before the primary or election day. This includes nominating petitions for candidates, voter registration and mail-in ballots.
| First day to circulate nomination petitions | Februrary 17, 2026 |
| Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions | March 10, 2026 |
| Recommended deadline to register to vote | April 27, 2026 |
| Last official day to register to vote | May 4, 2026 |
| Recommended deadline to apply for mail-in ballot | May 5, 2026 |
| Last official day to apply for mail-in ballot | 5pm on May 12, 2026 |
| Primary Election Day | May 19, 2026 |
Blue Voter Guide
Blue Voter Guide is a national organization that wants voters to “Vote Fast, Smart, and Blue” and helps makes that possible with “information to make informed, pro-democracy, and pro-working-family choices. Our voter guides show you the candidates and propositions on your ballot with endorsements from trusted, forward-looking organizations.”
Mt. Airy Democrats has become an endorser. Go to our page: https://bluevoterguide.org/Mt-Airy-Democrats
From there, you can enter your address and receive the ballot for your area. You can click on PA on the map of the United States and see the statewide races. You can “Build Your Guide” by checking your selections. When done, you can review, save and share your guide. You can save the ballot to your mobile phone. Under each candidate’s name are the organizations endorsing that candidate, greatly helping your decision process.