Reproductive rights and gun crime. These are two of the biggest issues for Philadelphia area voters as they prepare to head to the polls for Tuesday’s Pennsylvania state primary. But is the current state of the American electoral process capable of bringing about the policies that Republicans and Democrats want to see in the country? We asked residents in the city and suburbs what they think, and whether they still have faith that their vote counts.

To catch up on all the candidates that remain in the Pennsylvania primary races for U.S. Senate and Governor, click the links below.

- U.S Senate: Republican / Democrat
- PA Governor: Republican

The Jawncast is Jay Scott Smith, Sabrina Boyd-Surka, and Brian Seltzer. Follow @TheJawncast on Twitter for every new episode.

Reproductive rights and gun crime. These are two of the biggest issues for Philadelphia area voters as they prepare to head to the polls for Tuesday&rsquo;s Pennsylvania state primary. But is the current state of the American electoral process capable of bringing about the policies that Republicans and Democrats want to see in the country?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/philadelphia-voters-commentary-2022-primary-election" data-stringify-link="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/philadelphia-voters-commentary-2022-primary-election" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">We asked residents in the city and suburbs what they think</a>, and whether they still have faith that their vote counts.
To catch up on all the candidates that remain in the Pennsylvania primary races for U.S. Senate and Governor, click the links below.
- U.S Senate:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/republican-candidates-pa-senate-race-2022" data-stringify-link="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/republican-candidates-pa-senate-race-2022" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">Republican</a>&nbsp;/&nbsp;<a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/democratic-candidates-pennsylvania-senate-race-2022" data-stringify-link="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/democratic-candidates-pennsylvania-senate-race-2022" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">Democrat</a> - PA Governor:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/republican-candidates-pennsylvania-governor-race-2022" data-stringify-link="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/republican-candidates-pennsylvania-governor-race-2022" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">Republican</a>
The Jawncast is<a href="http://www.twitter.com/jayscottsmith" data-stringify-link="http://www.twitter.com/jayscottsmith" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">&nbsp;Jay Scott Smith</a>,<a href="http://www.twitter.com/SabrinaKayaB" data-stringify-link="http://www.twitter.com/SabrinaKayaB" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">&nbsp;Sabrina Boyd-Surka,</a>&nbsp;and<a href="http://www.twitter.com/brianseltzer" data-stringify-link="http://www.twitter.com/brianseltzer" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">&nbsp;Brian Seltzer</a>. Follow<a href="http://www.twitter.com/TheJawncast" data-stringify-link="http://www.twitter.com/TheJawncast" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">&nbsp;@TheJawncast</a>&nbsp;on Twitter for every new episode.

Unique and unexpected stories out of Philadelphia. Made here, for everyone. Hosted and produced by Brian Seltzer and Sabrina Boyd-Surka.

Unique and unexpected stories out of Philadelphia. Made here, for everyone. Hosted and produced by Brian Seltzer and Sabrina Boyd-Surka.

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