Election Day is over. Now what? Our goal is to provide you with the tools and information needed to navigate the post-election landscape and remain an active participant in democracy. 

Election Results

As a reminder, Election Day is not “results day.” It takes time to count all the votes and if we don’t know the results within 24 hours, that’s ok. It means the system is working to ensure accuracy. Don't forget: when it comes to results and any other election-related information, make sure you are getting your information from trusted sources. Be careful of potential mis- and disinformation that may be present during the post-election period. Be especially careful not to share information on social media until you have verified whether the information is factual or not. The "Fake News," Misinformation, & Disinformation guide and How to SIFT through Misinformation tutorial can be helpful in assisting you to navigate information responsibly.

• Pennsylvania Election results website: The results of federal and state elections in Pennsylvania are available on the election results website starting after 8 p.m. on election night.
• Associated Press 2024 Election Results. 
  • Starting on Election Day, November 5, Google Search will provide real-time updates on the election from the AP. 
• Philadelphia City Commissioners election results
• News Literacy Project Misinformation Dashboard: Election 2024
• Politifact: Elections
• FactCheck.org Elections coverage

November 5: 2024 Election Watch Party
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Tuttleman Learning Center, Suite 100
Temple's National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Alpha Phi Alpha – Pi Rho Chapter, and the office of IDEAL invite you to this year's Election Watch Party!

Taking Time and Space for Processing

Scheduled opportunities:

November 6: Wellness Resource Center Drop-in De-stress tabling in Charles Library

November 6: After the Election: How Politics Shape Social Justice
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. on Zoom (tinyurl.com/IDEALelection)
 

Ongoing resources:

Access services through Tuttleman Counseling Services. This office provides mental health services that support the psychological health of students. Tuttleman offers a variety of counseling services such as its Let’s Talk drop-in sessions, group sessions and free online mental health resources.

• Let's Talk consultations
  • Tuesdays: 9:30am-11:00am: Wellness Resource Center, Howard Gittis Student Center, Room 201
  • Wednesdays: 10:15am-11:15am: International Student Affairs Office, 1928 Liacouras Walk, Suite 202
  • Fridays: 10:30am - 12pm: IDEAL Office, Tuttleman Learning Center, Suite 100
  • Fridays: 2pm - 3:30pm: Disability Resources and Services, Howard Gittis Student Center, Room 420
• Resiliency Resource Center
  • Select "Skills Classes, Yoga, & Eligible Support Groups" on the Getting Started Page

Welltrack Boost is a self-guided, clinically supported set of digital tools and resources used to assess and understand behavioral health. The service allows folks to track their mood, deal with stress and anxiety, connect with resources, and much more. Temple students can access the app using their temple.edu email address. 

Togetherall is a free, safe and anonymous online community with trained mental health professionals. The service is available 24/7, 365 days a year to support folks through whatever they’re going through. Temple students can register for the service using their @temple.edu email address.

Wellness Resource Center Wellness consultations are brief (30 minutes or less) individual education sessions where students can discuss concerns, learn more about wellness topics, and be connected to resources.

Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership (IDEAL) is a brave space where students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community are empowered to share and learn from diverse perspectives. 

• Access drop in and diversity consultations throughout the week for guidance on how to have conversations around the election while maintaining brave spaces. Drop-in hours are from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Tuttleman Learning Center, Suite 100

Additional resources:

• Stress less during election season
• Taking care of yourself and others during election season
• Post-Election Empowerment Worksheet
• Follow the Wellness Resource Center on Instagram: Temple University’s health promotion office, supporting members of the campus community in creating a life that aligns with their values.
• Faculty Election Resources

Advocacy and Educational Opportunities

Civic engagement doesn't end on Election Day.  Consider some productive strategies to stay engaged. We've included a few suggestions to get you started below. 

• Contact your elected officials and learn more about how to lobby. Consider participating in Temple's Owls on the Hill, an annual opportunity for Temple students to travel to Harrisburg to advocated for the commonwealth to fund the university. 
• Get involved with organizations you believe in, especially locally. 
• Volunteering opportunities with Election Protection