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Incumbent Honda Leading, Wolf Wins

From Maine to Alaska, nine Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) were on the ballot in elections for Governor and Congress. As of Wednesday morning, the only race that remained undecided was in California's 17th Congressional District, where incumbent Congressman Mike Honda had a lead of five percentage points.

Meanwhile, the big RPCV Election Day victory came in Pennsylvania.

Read Election Results Here

Pennsylvania Advocacy Tour

We know...our NPCA-mobile isn't as cool as the agency's new "Peace Cars". That's life in the non-profit world!

But we are hitting the road this week as we embark on the Pennsylvania edition of our 2014 "We're Looking for a Few Good Advocates" tour!

Our tour starts Friday in West Chester and ends November 17th in Lancaster. The cities of Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Pittsburgh are on the itinerary. But so are smaller communities including Bethlehem, Washington and Altoona.

All in all, we will visit twelve cities in eleven days. Check out our schedule and help spread the word!

Read More About our Scheduled Stops

Commemorative Update

Plans for a Peace Corps Commemorative in Washington DC continue to progress, with site selection underway for this modest tribute to the historical significance of the founding of the Peace Corps. Read More

Peace Corps Innovation

The House Peace Corps Caucus hosted a forum on the importance of expanding public and private partnerships with the Peace Corps. Development projects focusing on health care training and improved water resources were highlighted. Read More

Follow NPCA Advocacy on Twitter

Breaking News? A key Peace Corps hearing or vote on Capitol Hill? For updates, and all the latest from the NPCA Advocacy Program, you can now follow us on Twitter! @npcaadvocacy

Global Issue of the Month

November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. See how the United Nations and other organizations around the globe are marking the day. Take Action

Featured Advocate: Randy Adams

We are grateful for the many contributions to the Peace Corps community over six decades by this month's featured advocate, Randy Adams (Dominican Republic 1966-69) of Reston, Virginia.

As Randy prepares to step down from his role as Advocacy Coordinator for Northern Virginia (volunteers anyone?) we thank him for his service.

DAY OF ACTION!
The date is set! Our 11th annual National Day of Action in Support of the Peace Corps will be held next March 5th. Read More

MEMBER GROUPS
We'll be connecting with three NPCA member groups during our upcoming Pennsylvania trip. Find an NPCA group near you. Read More

NPCA STORE
It's Fall...It's time for comfortable jackets, mugs for hot chocolate or warm cider, and more! Get your gear here

PEACE CORPS CONNECT
Also set...our next national gathering. Mark your calendars for next June 5 - 6 as Peace Corps Connect will be coming to Berkeley, California.

PEACE CORPS FACTS

Need some basic details about the Peace Corps? Find them here. Read More

IN MEMORIAM

We honor and remember the recent passing of members of the Peace Corps community. More here

SEXUAL ASSAULT REPORT
The Peace Corps Volunteer Sexual Assault Advisory Council has released its annual report. Read More

STATE DEPARTMENT
Stay connected to news and updates from the U.S. State Department. Read More

NEXT STEP TRAVEL
Thailand. Guatemala. The Dominican Republic. Travel the world with other Returned Peace Corps Volunteers.

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