State of Pennsylvania Elections & Voting
Election Day is November 5
- October 21 Deadline to register to vote (no same-day registration)
- October 29 Deadline for election authority to receive request for mail-in and absentee ballot
- November 5 Deadline for election authority to receive mail-in and absentee ballots
- November 5 Election day
To register to vote in Pennsylvania, you must:
- Be a United States citizen for at least 30 days before the election
- Be a resident of Pennsylvania and the election district in which you want to register for at least 30 days before the election
- Be 18 years old by election day
How to register to vote:
- online
- by mail
- in person at your county voter registration office
- at PennDOT and some other government agencies.
Voter ID Requirements
You do not need to show ID at the poll, unless it’s your first time voting at a new polling place. If it’s your first time voting at a new location, you must bring one of the approved forms of identification. Your ID doesn’t need to be a photo ID. There are many forms of non-photo ID that are acceptable.
Visit VoteRiders for more information on voter ID requirements in Pennsylvania.
Absentee Voting
In Pennsylvania, you have two options for mail ballots.
- Mail-in ballot – Any qualified voter may apply for a mail-in ballot. You may simply request this ballot without a reason.
- Absentee ballot – If you plan to be out of the municipality on election day or if you have a disability or illness that prevents you from going to your polling place on election day, you can request this ballot type, which still requires you to list a reason for your ballot.
To apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot:
- Apply online
- Download and complete a paper mail-in or absentee ballot application
- Complete the online request form to have a paper application mailed to you
- Apply in person at your county election board or other designated locations
Early In-Person Voting
If you want to vote early in-person during an election, check your county’s website or call your county elections office to see if ballots are available and printed or check your county’s early voting centers.
Tip: Be sure to have proof of identification on your person, such as a PennDot ID or the last four digits of your Social Security number.
Resources
- Vote.pa
- Guide for Voter Registration Drives in Pennsylvania
- Become a Pennsylvania Poll Worker!
- ‘Native American Voting Rights (NAVRA)
- A Tribal Leaders Guide to Prepare for the Next Election
- Addressing: A Guide for Tribes
- Native Language Speakers Have Voting Rights!
- Examples of Voter Discrimination and Suppression in Indian Country
- Native Americans Depend on Ballot Collection
Tribes in Pennsylvania
Federally recognized tribes
- None
State recognized tribes
- None
Native Vote Coordinators
Sign up to be a local Native Vote coordinator today!
Major Party Contact Information
Democrat
Chair, Senator Sharif Street
www.padems.com
Republican
Chair, Lawrence Tabas
www.pagop.org