important dates
When is election day
November 3rd
How old do you have to be on or before election day in order to register to vote
Be at least 18 on or before the day of the election
Who can vote by mail-in PA
every person who is registered to vote.
Where can I vote on election day
At your assigned voting location which can be found at votespa.com/pollingplace
What is the address of the Board of Elections office in Lancaster
150 N Duke st suite 117
What is the date and time of the deadline for voter registration
October 19th at 5:00 pm.
can you check on the status of my application to vote by mail
Yes at votespa.com/mailballotstatus
When are the polls open on election day
What is the hotline numbers that voters can call if they have questions or need help requesting a mail-in ballot?
1 -833- PA- Votes
When is the deadline to sign up for a mail-in ballot?
October 27tth at 5:00 pm
Do you need an ID to register to vote?
You must use your PA drivers license or PennDOT id card number if you have. If you don't have you can use the last 4 of your social this can only be done by mail.
Can you vote by mail early in person
Yes by going to the board of elections office and requesting a mail-in ballot when they become available.
Do you need to bring an ID to the polls in order to vote
Generally, you do not need to show an ID. But if you are voting at your polling place for the first time, or, if you are marked inactive in the poll book, you will need to show ID.
Is straight-ticket voting available in PA
No, straight-party voting is not an option. Voters have to individually select the candidate they are voting for.
When do mail-in ballots have to be received by the elections office
November 3rd at 5:00 pm
online at votespa.com/register, mailing in a voter registration form, at the county elections office.
What ID can I use to sign up for an absentee or mail-in ballot?
You must use provide a PA drivers license number or PennDot ID, if you don't have that you can use the last 4 of your social security
What is a provisional ballot
What languages are the hotline 1-833- pa votes available in
every language
Between what dates can you obtain, complete, and submit your ballot in person at your County Elections Office.
When they become available and October 27th at 5:00
What are the three reasons someone would need to update their registration?
If they legally change their name, move addresses, and change their parties.
Can I vote at my polling place on Election Day even though I requested a mail ballot?
if you submitted you completed mail-in ballot you cannot vote on election day. If you have not submitted your completed mail-in ballot or believe that your ballot will not make it on time you can vote provisionally. If you bring your mail in ballot to the polls with you on election day and sign a declaration you can vote a regular ballot.
Is language assistance available in Lancaster county?
What are the three ways that voter in PA can vote this year
by mail, in person at the board of elections, and on election day.