Philadelphia is holding elections for District Attorney, and everyone needs to show up

Get ready to vote 11/7/17 for the next Philly DA!

What does a District Attorney do?

The District Attorney (DA) is the chief law enforcer for your community. They have the authority to investigate and bring issues to trial, prosecute criminal offenses, and make sentencing recommendations.

In our communities, they can:

• Impact cases on police brutality and misconduct
• Reform the criminal justice system
• Address inequalities in sentencing
• Advocate for changes to chase bail standards
• ..and more (check out where the candidates for DA in Philly stand)

How can we prepare to vote?

First, take a few minutes to learn about the candidates.

Remember, a few weeks ago, La Salle University Student Body President Justin Cornelius moderated a town hall with candidates, asking questions on behalf of young people in Philly. According to Justin,

“Most students agree that the cash bail system doesn’t work. It’s game for the rich and those who commit minor offenses suffer because they cannot afford to bail themselves out. Most students also would agree that our criminal justice system is broken and it needs to be fixed.”

If we are going to make these changes and address these issues, it starts with electing representatives who reflect our values.

Happy voting, Philadelphia! And remember to call 866-OUR-VOTE with any questions or concerns.