Be a voter, make your voice heard!
Pennsylvania thrives when its citizens actively participate in the democratic process. Every vote contributes to building a stronger and more united Commonwealth. Make a difference in your community by exercising your right to vote.
The upcoming election in Pennsylvania is crucial for shaping the future. On Tuesday, November 5th, 2024, Pennsylvanians will participate in the Presidential General election.
Important dates and deadlines
Monday, October 21, 2024
Tuesday October 29, 2024
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 8:00PM
Tuesday Sept 16 2024 to Tuesday November 5, 2024
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Poll opens from 7am to 8 pm
How to Register to Vote
Check your registration status, update your new address, and check your voter history on the Virginia Department of Elections website:
If you haven’t registered to vote yet, follow these instructions to ensure you can cast a ballot for the November 5, 2024 Presidential General Election!
1. Obtain a voter registration application
Or pick up an application from any of the following locations:
- Local voter registrar’s office
- Armed forces recruitment offices
- Public libraries
- Virginia Department of Elections Office
- Department of Motor Vehicles Office
- Voter registration drives
- State of local government offices
2. Complete your voter registration application
- Complete all information on the application. If any information requested does not apply to you, indicate such by writing the word “none” or “N/A” in that space
- Sign and date the registration application
3. Submit your voter registration application by October 21,2024
- If you are registering online: the deadline to submit your application is October 21st, 11:59 PM
- If you are registering with a physical application: mail your application via the U.S. Postal Service or hand-deliver it to any official registration office by 5:00 P.M.
How to Vote: Early, by Mail, In-Person on September 16
How to Vote Early
You can vote early at your local registrar’s office or local satellite voting site between Tuesday, September 16th 2024 and Tuesday November 5th, 2024.
To vote early, you must provide your name, address, and an acceptable form of ID or sign an ID confirmation statement affirming your identity.
Click below for the full, expanded list of acceptable forms for ID:
How to Vote by Email
The deadline to request your vote by mail ballot for the Presidential Primary Election is October 29th, 2024, at 5 p.m. Don’t wait until the last minute!
Apply to vote by mail on the Department of Elections citizen portal:
- Downloading a paper form from the Department of Elections’ Voter Forms page
- Obtaining a paper form at your county registrar’s office
How to Vote In-Person on November 5
Go to your polling location on Election Day, November 5th. Polling locations are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you are standing in line at 7:00 p.m., you must be allowed to vote.
Click below to find your polling location:
You will be asked to provide ID to vote, but if you don’t have a form of acceptable ID, you can sign a statement confirming your identity and must be allowed to cast a regular ballot. The full, expanded list of acceptable IDs can be found here.
