As a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization, Straight Ahead is allowed to endorse electoral candidates, which we do in local and state elections in Allegheny and Philadelphia counties. We only endorse candidates who we believe will a) advance decarceration efforts, b) promote or protect laws and public policies that directly reform the carceral system, or c) invest in resources and programs that prevent violence and provide true public safety.

2025 Primary Election

Allegheny County

Support the 8 members of the Justice Slate. for Allegheny County Primary: Court of Common Pleas. Vote Tuesday, May 20.

Straight Ahead and Allies Endorse Justice Slate for Court of Common Pleas

—Amanda Green Hawkins

—Quita Bridges

—Alyssa Cowan

—Lauren Leiggi

—Amy Mathieu

—Dan Miller

—Matthew V. Rudzki

—Craig Stephens

Straight Ahead Endorsed - May 20 Primary Election - Vote Ed Gainey for Mayor of Pittsburgh

Straight Ahead Endorsement for Mayor of Pittsburgh

—Ed Gainey (Democrat)

Philadelphia County

Amistad Movement Power, Free the Ballot, and Straight Ahead Endorsed - May 20 Primary Election - Vote Larry Krasner for Philadelphia District Attorney

Straight Ahead and Allies' Endorsement for District Attorney

—Larry Krasner (Democrat)

Straight Ahead Endorsed: May 20 Primary Election Philadelphia Ballot Question #3 - Vote YES: Proposed Charter Change 3. Bill No. 240817. Shall The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter be amended to provide for the reation of an independent Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board and Office of Prison Oversight to further authorize City Council to determine the composition, powers an duties of the Board and Office?

Straight Ahead Endorses Philadelphia Ballot Question #3

Proposed Charter Change: Shall The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter be amended to provide for the reation of an independent Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board and Office of Prison Oversight to further authorize City Council to determine the composition, powers and duties of the Board and Office?

—Vote YES

Pennsylvania Voting & Elections

This election is open only to registered Democrats and Republicans who can only vote for candidates in their party.
Register to vote or update your registration by May 5, 2025.
Request a mail-in ballot by 5:00 p.m. May 13, 2025.
Return your mail-in ballot or be in line to cast your in-person ballot by 8:00 p.m. May 20, 2025.
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Saleem Holbrook of Straight Ahead and Mike Lee of ACLUPA

You Can Vote With a Criminal Conviction in PA!

Saleem Holbrook, executive director of Abolitionist Law Center & Straight Ahead, and Mike Lee, executive director of ACLU-PA, share information on voting with a criminal conviction in Pennsylvania.

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