Here's what you need to know to vote in Pennsylvania | 2024 Pa. Election Guide
November 5, 2024, is the General Election. Here's what you need to know to vote in Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
Here's everything you need to know about the candidates and voting in Pennsylvania in 2024.
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Voting in Pennsylvania How do I vote in Pennsylvania?
How do I register to vote?
October 21, 2024 is the last day to register to vote before the 2024 General Election.
To register to vote, you can visit Votes PA's website here.
To complete the process, you must fill out a voter registration form. Once complete, the county voter registration office reviews the form.
If your registration is accepted, you will receive a voter registration card in the mail. That card will show your name, address, party affiliation and the address of where you will vote.
There are four ways you can register to vote or update your registration:
How do I cast my vote?
In Pennsylvania, you can vote in person at your assigned polling location, by absentee ballot or mail-in ballot.
Requests for an absentee or mail-in ballot must be received by the local elections office by Oct. 29.
Your completed ballot must be in the elections office by 8 p.m. on Nov. 5, and postmarks on that date do not count.
When can I vote?
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 5.
Mail-in ballots can be returned via U.S. mail or dropped off at the local county elections office.
How do I apply for a mail-in ballot? When is the deadline to apply?
Applying for a mail-in or absentee ballot is easy to do online. Registered voters can apply on VotesPA.com. If you provide an email address, you can receive real time updates on your application and track when your ballot is expected to arrive.
The last day to apply for a mail-in ballot in Pennsylvania is Oct. 29. However, the U.S. Postal Service recommends voters do not wait that long to apply in order to ensure their ballot arrives on election day.
How do I vote by mail?
In Pennsylvania, mail-in ballots are due by Nov. 5. Overseas and military absentee ballots have until Nov. 12 to arrive, which means ballots should be sent in the mail no later than Nov. 4.
If you receive a mail-in ballot but decide you want to vote in person, you must bring your unmarked ballot and envelope to your polling place. Without them, you can only vote in person by provisional ballot.
You can also bring your mail-in ballot to your county election office at any time, as long as it is before 8 p.m. on Nov. 5.
For more information, you can visit the Pennsylvania Department of State’s website.
Where can I vote on Nov. 5?
On Tuesday, Nov. 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
If I HAVE NOT turned in my absentee ballot yet, can I drop it off on Election Day?
Yes. Here's what to do:
- Bring your ballot and the pre-addressed outer return envelope to your polling place to be voided. After you surrender your ballot and envelope and sign a declaration, you can then vote a regular ballot.
- If you don't surrender your ballot and return envelope, you can only vote by provisional ballot at your polling place. Your county election board will then verify that you did not vote by mail before counting your provisional ballot.
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Can I register to vote on Election Day?
The simple answer is no.
Pennsylvania does not provide for same-day voting at the present time. If you have not previously registered, you will not be able to vote in the Nov. 5 general election.
Have more questions?
Get answers to your questions at the Department of State website.
Voting in Pennsylvania Important Dates for 2024 Election Cycle
List of important dates for 2024 Election Cycle in Pa.
The Pennsylvania Department of State has released dates for events related to this year's elections. Here is a list of critical dates associated with Pennsylvania's 2024 election cycle:
- October 21, 2024 - Last day to register to vote before November 5 election
- October 29, 2024 - Last day to apply for mail-in or civilian absentee ballot
- November 5, 2024 - 2024 Pennsylvania General election (Polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
- November 6, 2024 - First day to register after General election.
Voting in Pennsylvania Candidates up for election
Presidential Race
Jill Stein (G) - Presidential Nominee
Chase Oliver (L) - Presidential Nominee
U.S. Senate
Cory Widmann (R) - U.S. Senate
Marty Selker (C) - U.S. Senate
Leila Hazou (G) - U.S. Senate
John Thomas (L) - U.S. Senate
Quincy Magee (I) - U.S. Senate
U.S. Congress
9th District
10th District
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Below are their stances on abortion:
11th District
Jim Atkinson (D) - U.S. House District 11
13th District
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Pennsylvania Attorney General
Justin Magill (C) - Pa. Attorney General
Eric Settle (F) - Pa. Attorney General
Richard Weiss (G) - Pa. Attorney General
Rob Cowburn (L) - Pa. Attorney General
Pennsylvania Auditor General
Eric Anton (AS) - Pa. Auditor General
Alan Goodrich (C) - Pa. Auditor General
Reece Smith (L) Pa. Auditor General
Pennsylvania State Treasurer
Troy Bowman (C) - Pa. Treasurer
Chris Foster (F) - Pa. Treasurer
Nicolas Ciesielski (L) - Pa. Treasurer
Pennsylvania Senate
13th District
Trexx Proffitt (D)
15th District
31st District
33rd District
Pennsylvania House
37th District
41st District
43rd District
47th District
Edward Ritter (D)
49th District
85th District
86th District
87th District
88th District
89th District
Noah Kreischer (D)
90th District
91st District
92nd District
93rd District
94th District
95th District
96th District
Nikki Rivera (D)
Eric Beezer (R)
97th District
98th District
Lynn McCleary (D)
99th District
100th District
101st District
102nd District
103rd District
Cindi Ward (R)
104th District
105th District
106th District
125th District
Gene Stilp (D)
169th District
171st District
193rd District
196th District
199th District
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Need more information?
Text keyword VOTE to (717) 843-0043 or visit VotesPA.org.