In-person voting
Make sure you know where your polling place is and have a plan for voting day.
Mail-in voting
Request your ballot online before OCTOBER 29 and be sure it is received before Election Day.
Early voting
Vote early in-person by mail ballot in Pennsylvania by OCTOBER 29. Available based on county.
Are you ready for it?
Be sure to register online or by mail to vote in Pennsylvania by October 21.
Frequently asked questions
Who can register to vote in Pennsylvania?
To register to vote in Pennsylvania, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a resident of Pennsylvania and your election district
- Be at least 18 years old on the day of the next election
- Not convicted of a felony (or, if so, have had your civil rights restored)
- Not judged mentally incompetent in a court of law
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Pennsylvania does not offer same-day voter registration, so be sure to submit your voter registration before the deadline.
What are the voter registration deadlines?
- To submit your voter registration by mail or online, your registration must be received by October 21, 2024.
To submit your voter registration in person, you must visit a county election office and register by October 21, 2024.
What do I need to bring to vote?
When voting at a polling place for the first time, you must show proof of identification:
- Pennsylvania driver’s license or PennDOT ID card
- ID issued by any Commonwealth agency
- ID issued by the U.S. Government
- U.S. passport
- U.S. Armed Forces ID
- Student ID
- Employee ID
If you do not have a photo ID, you can use a non-photo identification that includes your name and address, including:
- Confirmation issued by the County Voter Registration Office
- 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
How can I vote from overseas or in the military?
Learn more about how to vote if you are living abroad or serving in the military.