LANCASTER, Pa. — The Lancaster County Board of Elections Office this week announced it will offer extended hours for voters who wish to request and return their mail-in ballots ahead of Election Day on November 5.
The Board of Elections Office is normally open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, but will offer extended hours to request and return mail-in ballots on the following days:
- Saturday, Oct. 19: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Wednesday, Oct. 23: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 24: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 25: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 26: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Monday, Oct. 28: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Board of Elections Office will also offer extended hours for mail-in ballot drop-off on the following days:
- Thursday, Oct. 31: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday, Nov. 1: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 2: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The last day to register to vote in the Nov. 5 election is Monday, Oct. 21, either by 5 p.m. in-office or 11:59 p.m. online. The last day to request a mail-in ballot is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29.
Mail-in ballots are due in the Board of Elections Office by 8 p.m. on Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 5).
The Board of Elections has published the election process and Mail-in Ballot Frequently Asked Questions on its website for voters who wish to learn more about the process.
For voter registration, mail-in ballot applications, or polling place information, click here.