Helpful voting Links below
Little actions make a big difference.
- Register to vote at least 15 days before the election.
- Be a citizen of the United States for at least one month before the next election.
- Be a resident of Pa and the election district in which you want to register for at least 30 days before the next election.
- Be at least 18 years of age on or before the day of the next election.
register to vote
Going out of town on election day or don't have time to vote in person? Learn about your options here. It's easy! First apply, then receive your ballot in the mail, and vote at your kitchen table!
Learn About
absentee & mail-in ballots
Before you apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot, be sure to check your voter registration status to ensure you are registered to vote, and your information is up to date.
Check your Registration status
Click here to find out where to vote in person. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. When you arrive, you will check in with the poll workers. Then, you will either hand mark a paper ballot or cast your vote using a machine called a ballot marking device.
Find your polling place
Registered Voters: Apply here with a valid PA driver's license, PennDOT-issued photo ID, or the last 4 digits of your SS#. (Be sure to provide an email address with your application so you will receive ballot status notifications.) To get started, just look for the "Continue" blue button on this pa.gov website.
Apply online for
absentee & mail-in ballots
Looking for a fresh perspective on economic policies and personal freedoms? Join the party who values individual liberties and fiscal responsibility. To change your party affiliation, on the voter registration form, select the box that says 'Change of Party.'
