Democrats reminded to vote whole ballot

The state Democratic Party sent an early morning e-mail to supporters Tuesday reminding them not to "stop at the top" when they vote.

"Be sure to vote for every Democrat on the ballot," wrote Mary Isenhour, the state party's executive director.

In recent weeks, Democrats, in particular Gov. Ed Rendell, have focused on urging voters to make selection for each office on the ballot. The governor has said people who vote for a Democrat at the top of the ticket but not ones farther down have been a problem in the past.

For Democratic office seekers like state Senate candidate Judy Hirsh in the 15th Senatorial District, it could make the difference between victory and defeat.