This Tuesday, your vote is especially crucial. Before the 1992 elections, the state legislature must redistrict Pennsylvania according to the latest census figures. According to Temple University Political Science Professor Sandra Featherman, the party in control of the legislature will try to redraw district lines in its favor in an attempt to "take the seats out of the other party's hands." What follows is a breakdown of key issues in four races whose winners will most affect University-area voters; gubernatorial, U.S. House of Representatives and two state representatives (voters will cast a ballot for one or the other, depending on their district.) We've summarized the candidates' proclaimed stances on issues like abortion, the environment, crime and funding for higher education. We've also included a map of where to go Tuesday to cast your vote if you live on or near the University campus and have already registered. It's too late to register this year, but if you aren't voting in this election, remind yourself to sign up for the 1991 primary and general elections, when Philadelphians will select a new mayor and City Council. Look over this guide during the next week. Call the candidates' offices if you want to learn more about them. And on Tuesday, put down your pocket calendar and your books and take five minutes to exercise your right to vote.
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