If you plan to vote in the general election on November 8th, you must register to vote by October 11.
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You can NOW register to vote ONLINE in Pennsylvania! Go to register.votesPA.com.
- Fill out and submit the voter registration application.
- Use your application number to track your application.
- Once your registration is approved, your county voter registration office will mail a voter registration card to your residence.
Who can Vote Absentee?
- Voters who are serving in the armed forces, Merchant Marine, or who are outside the United States because of business, and their accompanying spouses and dependents.
- Voters who are absent from their municipality during the time the polls are open because of work.
- Voters who cannot attend their polling place because of illness or disability or veterans who are bedridden or hospitalized.
- Voters who are county employees and cannot vote at the polling place because of their duties relating to the conduct of the election.
- Voters who cannot attend because of observance of a religious holiday.
- Voters and their accompanying spouses who are absent due to a leave of absence or sabbatical leave.
- Voters who are absent because they are on vacation.
Go to votesPA.com for more information about absentee voting.
First-Tiime Voters
If you’re voting for the first time in an upcoming election, the information below can help you ensure you’re prepared once you arrive at the polls. All voters who appear at a polling place for the first time must show proof of identification. 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
If you do not have a photo ID, you can use a non-photo identification that includes your name and address. Approved forms of non-photo identification include:
- 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
In addition to proper identification, you may be interested in the following information:
- The location of your polling place.
- Familiarizing yourself with the voting system at your polling place by viewing the voting system demonstration.