Your vote is your voice as an American citizen. It’s your opportunity to be heard, to hold elected officials accountable for their decisions and to have a say in important issues that affect your community. On Election Day, every vote matters. In this section learn why it’s important to vote and read about your rights as a voter. You can also find information on the major political parties in Pennsylvania and what they stand for; how primary elections, national conventions and Presidential elections work; and view the results of past elections in Pennsylvania.