The lead up the 2024 presidential election has been full of shocking events. First, the assassination attempt on Donald Trump by a former Bethel Park student at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania in July. Then, President Biden announced he was stepping down as the Democratic nominee after a poor debate performance against Donald Trump. President Biden stepping aside opened the door for the new Democratic nominee, vice president Kamala Harris. Both candidates have devoted and passionate supporters, including Taylor Swift for Kamala Harris and Elon Musk for Donald Trump. Major issues at stake for this election include abortion, immigration and the economy. Because these issues and several others are important to many people living in the United States, Americans are looking forward to casting their votes on November 5th.
In order to vote in the state of Pennsylvania you must meet the following requirements: you must be a US citizen, a resident of Pennsylvania for at least 30 days prior to voting, 18 years old or older by election day and you must be registered to vote at least 15 days before the election. While most students at Moon Area High School will not meet the age requirement to vote in this election, some seniors who turn 18 before November 5th will have a chance to cast their vote in this presidential election.
