How to Vote in Pennsylvania

Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Pennsylvania.

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Municipal Primary Election
(Local)

Philadelphia Municipal Primary Election

May 16, 2023

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by Mon May 1, 2023
Mail: Received by Mon May 1, 2023
In person: Close of business Mon May 1, 2023

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not Available
Early Voting Period: Not available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot:
Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Tuesday, May 09, 2023
In Person: 5:00 pm Tue May 9, 2023
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot:
By mail: Received by 8:00 pm Tue May 16, 2023
In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue May 16, 2023

Pittsburgh Municipal Primary Election
(Local)

Pittsburgh Municipal Primary Election

May 16, 2023

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by Mon May 1, 2023
Mail: Received by Mon May 1, 2023
In person: Close of business Mon May 1, 2023

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not Available
Early Voting Period: Not available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot:
Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Tuesday, May 09, 2023
In Person: 5:00 pm Tue May 9, 2023
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot:
By mail: Received by 8:00 pm Tue May 16, 2023
In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue May 16, 2023

Pennsylvania Municipal Primary Election
(Local)

Pennsylvania Municipal Primary Election

May 16, 2023

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by Mon May 1, 2023
Mail: Received by Mon May 1, 2023
In person: Close of business Mon May 1, 2023

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not Available
Early Voting Period: Not available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot:
Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Tuesday, May 09, 2023
In Person: 5:00 pm Tue May 9, 2023
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot:
By mail: Received by 8:00 pm Tue May 16, 2023
In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue May 16, 2023

Pennsylvania Municipal General Election
(Local)

Pennsylvania Municipal General Election

Nov 07, 2023

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Philadelphia Municipal General Election
(Local)

Philadelphia Municipal General Election

Nov 07, 2023

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Pittsburgh Municipal General Election
(Local)

Pittsburgh Municipal General Election

Nov 07, 2023

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Vote Early In-Person

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Where can I go to vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Additional Resources

Drop Off Your Ballot

Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
Who is eligible to vote absentee/by mail?
How do I request a ballot?
When are the deadlines to request and drop off a ballot?
Where can I drop it off?
How to track your ballot
You can look up your mail ballot status by using our online tool.
Additional Information

Mail Your Ballot

Who can request a mail or absentee ballot?
What are the deadlines to request and mail a ballot?
How to track your ballot
You can look up your mail ballot status by using our online tool.
Additional Information

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Where do I vote?
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote?
Additional Information

Additional Pennsylvania Resources

Who can register to vote in Pennsylvania
Pre-registration
ID Requirements
Your State Election Official
Voting for People with Disabilities