May 19, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Prepare for the 2010 General Election. Your Voice Matters!
JOIN THE FIRST STEPS PA CAMPAIGN TODAY!
On November 2, Pennsylvanians will elect a new Governor. High-quality early care and education is the first step toward a brighter future and YOU can help ensure great first steps by joining First Steps Pennsylvania! Help us put the Focus on Early Learning!
Candidates for Governor
CORBETT, TOM (R) www.tomcorbettforgovernor.com
Bio: Currently the state’s Attorney General, Tom Corbett previously served as a member of President Reagan’s Drug Task Force and as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
ONORATO, DAN (D) www.voteonorato.com
Bio: A Pittsburgh native and former city councilman, Dan Onorato is the current Allegheny County Executive.
Register to Vote and Become Informed on the Issues
Voting is the ultimate way of exercising your rights and determining leadership for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. To vote in the General election you must be registered. The deadline for registering to vote in Pennsylvania in the General Election is October 3, 2010.
On-Line Resources for Gubernatorial Candidates Positions on Early Education
PCN has created an Election Central section of its website where it is posting all the candidates' forums that they broadcast. They have posted the Early Learning Investment Commission's gubernatorial candidate panel on early education. Visit http://www.pcntv.com/election2010/index.html and click on Gub Forum 4/19/10.
Visit http://governforkids.org/2010/ to find gubernatorial candidates' positions on education and early education, including position papers, listing of upcoming events where the candidates will appear, and some social media.