News Clues
When is the next election date?
November 8, 2022
How can someone register to vote?
Online, Mail, In person at your county voter registration office, PennDot and some other government agencies (i.e. Armed Forces Recruitment Centers, Offices of Special Education)
What are at least two acceptable forms of photo identificatio?
Pa Driver’s license, Department of Transportation Photo ID card, ID issued by the Commonwealth, ID issued by the U.S. Government, a U. S. Passport, Student ID, Employe ID.
Where can you find your polling place?
County elections bureau’s registration office website or PA Department of State website.
The primary election is also known as…
The municipal election
What ID do you need to register to Vote?
Pa driver’s license or Photo card, last four digits of you social security number.
How can you vote as a college student?
Mail-in ballot, absentee ballot, or in- person in the county you want your vote to count in.
Where can you find a sample ballot for the election?k
County election bureau’s registration office website.
Democratic, Republican, Libertarian, Green, Peace and Freedom are all called…
Political parties
Where can you find a list of acceptable ID’s?
The Pa Department of State website.
What are the three requirements to register to vote in Pennsylvania?
1) Be a citizen of the U.S. 2) be a resident of Pennsylvania and the election district ( register at least 30 days prior to the election), and 3)be at least 18 years old before the election.
Why is it important to update your change of address?
Candidate ballots can change and polling places can change.
How many elections re normally held each year in Pennsylvania?
At least two (the Primary and the General). Special elections can be considered on a day other than the Primary and General, however this is unusual.
Can you vote while in college?
Yes. You can register using your home address or college address, but only one address can be used.
What is the penalty for a falsifying registration application ?
It is considered perjury and a person can face up to seven years in prison or a fine not to exceed $15,000, or both.
Can a person convict of a crime vote?
Yes, if they are convicted of a misdemeanor only, released from prison or a halfway house after completing the term of incarceratio, or probation or released on parole, under house arest.
Where can you cast your vote?
At a polling location or by mail in ballot.
How many times can you vote in one election?
One time, either by mail in or in person.
Who can cast your vote for you?
Only someone appointed to be you legal representative.
What state can you vote in?
Only the state you are registered in.