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The next PA election day is:  NOVEMBER 4th 2008

The registration deadline is OCTOBER 6th
(registrations must be postmarked by this date).


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You're eligible to vote if you are:

  • A citizen of the United States for at least one month before the next election.

  • A resident of Pennsylvania and the election district in which the individual desires to register and vote for at least one month before the next election.

  • At least 18 years of age on or before the day of the next primary, special, municipal, or general election.
  • Awaiting trial or in jail for a misdemeanor.  While serving time for a felony you cannot vote; however, felons released on parole or who have served their sentence are eligible to register and to vote.

  • Important Dates to Remember
    Don't forget...
    Last day to Register
    before Nov 4 Election
    Mon Oct 6
     
    Last day to apply for
    civilian absentee ballot
    Tue Oct 28
     
    Last day for County
    Board  of Elections to
    receive voted absentee ballots
    Fri Oct 31
     
     
     

To complete a voter registration form you will need to know:

  • Citizenship status
  • Date of Birth
  • New registration, change of address, change of party
  • Driver's license number OR last 4-digits of social security number
  • Address where you live
  • Name of municipality and county where you live
  • Political party

 

To vote:

 

Approved forms of photo ID:
(ID must be valid)

  • PA driver's license or ID card issued by PennDOT
  • ID issued by any other Commonwealth agency
  • ID issued by the U.S. Government
  • U.S. Passport
  • U.S. Armed Forces ID
  • Student ID
  • Employee ID
Approved forms of non-photo ID:
(ID must include the name and address of the elector)
  • Voter's identification card issued by the voter registration commission
  • 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

FAQ for students (opens PDF)

 

Complete voting information for felons, misdemeanants, and pretrial detainees (opens PDF)

 

 

 

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