We’ve got six and a half weeks, and then guess what happens? It will be time for the November 7 General Election. These next six weeks are going to fly by with a lot at stake.
In Philadelphia, we’re looking at voting in a new Mayor, a Sheriff, a City Controller, a Register of Wills, some Judges in both Municipal and Common Pleas Court, and all seventeen City Council seats are up for grabs. Ten of the City Council seats are district seats, and 7 of those seats are At-Large seats. Two of those seven At-Large seats are usually held by Republicans. However, with the Working Families Party coming up and getting more support and recognition, this political party might just have a few surprises up its sleeves. Particularly, since PA Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro endorsed Working Families Councilwoman Kendra Brooks for reelection a few weeks ago. And don’t forget some statewide judicial races are unfolding on November 7, as well.
Meanwhile, majority control of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives will remain in the hands of the Democrats after the special election that took place Tuesday, September 19, in Pittsburgh.
Former Democratic congressional staffer Lindsay Powell bested Republican Erin Connolly Autenreith. That means that PA State Representative Joanna McClinton gets to keep her position as Speaker of the PA State House of Representatives.
Now, back to focusing on the upcoming general election in November, the question is, do people know what a Register of Wills job description is? The Register of Wills is an elected position. Our office serves as both the Register of Wills and the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court. As part of their work, they:
Issue marriage licenses and keep marriage records dating back to 1915. Probate wills, which prove that they’re valid. Issue letters of administration when a Philadelphia resident dies without a will. Keep records of wills, estate inventories, and related documents. Act as an agent for filing and paying inheritance taxes. Maintain the dockets and records of the Orphan’s Court. They can walk you through the probate process, but we cannot provide legal advice. They may recommend that you get an attorney.
Let me remind everyone that the deadline date to register to vote, if you want to vote in the November 7th general election is Monday, October 23. Tuesday, October 31 is the last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot. You should also know that if you go to the City of Philadelphia City Commissioner’s ,…
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