PENNSYLVANIA
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IMPORTANT PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION DATES & DEADLINES
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10/15/24Early Voting In-Person Open Statewide
(Most counties open earlier. See below to contact ) -
10/21/24Voter Registration Deadline
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10/29/24Mail-in Ballot Request Deadline and Early Voting In-Person Ends
(Requests must be received by 5:00 PM) -
11/5/24Election Day
(Mail-in Ballots due by 8:00 PM)
PENNSYLVANIA VOTING INFORMATION
Voter Registration
How to register to vote: In Pennsylvania, voters can register to vote online, by mail, or in-person. Click below to register to vote by mail or online, or visit your County Election Office to register in-person.
Voter Registration Deadline: The Pennsylvania voter registration deadline is 15 days prior to the next election. Registration applications sent by mail must be received by this deadline.
- Online Applications: Oct. 21
- Applications by Mail: Received by Oct. 21
- In-Person Applications: Oct. 21
Requesting an Absentee Ballot
Who can vote via absentee ballot? Any registered voter can vote via mail-in ballot in Pennsylvania. No excuse is required.
When can absentee ballots be requested? Absentee ballots must be requested no later than 5:00 PM of the first Tuesday prior to the day of any primary or election.
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: All absentee ballot applications must be received by 5:00 PM Oct. 29.
How to request an absentee ballot:
- Online: Click here to request a ballot online.
- By Mail: Click here to request a ballot by mail.
- In-Person: You can visit your County Election Office to request a ballot.
- Other ways to request a ballot: N/A
Voting & Returning an Absentee Ballot
When are ballots first mailed out? Varies by county. First ballots mailed Sept. 16
How to return an absentee ballot:
- By Mail: Follow the instructions provided with your absentee ballot materials.
- In-Person: Return your ballot at the County Elections Office.
- At a Ballot Drop Box: Varies by county. Click here to find drop boxes in your county.
Deadline to Return an Absentee Ballot: 8:00 PM on Nov. 5
Ballots must be received before polls close on Election Day.
**If you are mailing back your absentee ballot after you’ve completed and signed it, it is recommended that you allow at least a week for it to be received.**
How to track your ballot: Click here
Early Voting
Who can vote early in Pennsylvania? Any registered voter can vote early in Pennsylvania. No excuse is required.
First Day of Early Voting: Sept. 16
Last Day of Early Voting: Oct. 29
*Dates and times may vary by county. Please check with your local election officials for dates and hours of operation.*Find your early voting location: Click here
Election Day Information
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