Helpful Voting Links — Pennsylvania
Do not miss your next election! Many states will hold local elections in 2019. Visit your state\'s website for local election dates and deadlines.
- Register to Vote
- Check your registration status
- State Election Website
- State Election Dates
- Find your Polling Place
- See Your Ballot
- Absentee Ballot Instructions
- Request an Absentee Ballot
- Felon Voting Laws
- Call the Election Office: (877) 868-3772
- County Election Offices
- County Government Information
Primary/Caucus Info — Pennsylvania
Presidential
Procedure:
Only registered voters affiliated with a particular party may vote in its primary. See Pennsylvania Republican Party or Democratic Party sites for more details.
Statewide
What's on the ballot?
Some congressional seats, state offices and constitutional amendments may be included on the ballot.
Updated:
2018-02-12See Where Your Elected Officials Stand — Pennsylvania
Voter ID Requirements — Pennsylvania
What forms of ID are acceptable?
First time voters must show photo ID or a non-photo identification that includes name and current address.
Approved forms of photo identification include:
- Pennsylvania driver’s license or PennDOT ID card
- ID issued by any Commonwealth agency
- ID issued by the U.S. Government
- U.S. passport
- U.S. Armed Forces ID
- Student ID
- Employee ID
- Confirmation issued by the County Voter Registration Office
- Non-photo ID issued by the Commonwealth
- Non-photo ID issued by the U.S. Government
- Firearm permit
- Current utility bill
- Current bank statement
- Current paycheck
- Government check
Early & Absentee Voting — Pennsylvania
Request an Absentee BallotEarly Voting Dates: N/A
To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than October 30th at 5:00 p.m. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be received by November 2nd at 5 pm.
You’ll need to give an excuse to vote by absentee ballot. Info here on what qualifies.