HARRISBURG, Pa. — Knowing your local municipality is important during election season.
Luckily, Pennsylvania has an easy way to figure it out!
A municipality is a political subdivision of a state that provides local government for a specific area and population. Pennsylvania has 2,560 municipalities, which are made up of boroughs, cities, towns and townships.
For those unsure of their district, the Department of State has a handy tool!
Users can search for their district information either by using a specific address or county. The search provides the district information based on the entered address or county.
Step-by-step, participants enter their county, city, street name, house number and zip code and click enter.
The program will then show the congressional district, senatorial district and legislative district for that address.
The program is also available in Spanish and Chinese.
Where can I vote on November 5?
On Tuesday, November 5, voters wishing to vote will have the option to do so in person or by mail.
Voters can find their polling location at the Department of State's website here.
Do I need photo ID to vote?
The first time you vote at an in-person polling location, you MUST bring a photo or non-photo ID.
Options include, but are not limited to, the following:
- 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
- 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