Voting in Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania has two types of mail voting: absentee voting, and mail-in voting. Absentee voting requires an approved excuse. All registered voters are eligible for mail-in voting without an excuse.

To request a mail-in ballot in Pennsylvania, apply online, mail an application with your original, non-digital signature to the county election office, or apply in person at the county election office.

To request an absentee ballot in Pennsylvania, apply online, mail an application with your original, non-digital signature to the county election office, or apply in person at the county election office.

Click here to track your Pennsylvania mail-in or absentee ballot.

To return your Pennsylvania mail-in or absentee ballot, mail it back or return it in person to your county election office. A recent judicial decision allows Pennsylvania counties to also use drop boxes; contact your county election office for more information.

Pennsylvania offers in-person absentee voting. Voters may request either a Mail-In or absentee ballot at their county election office. Mail-in ballots do not require an excuse and can be requested by any qualified voter. Absentee ballots require an approved excuse and are only available to those who will be away from their municipality or unable to make it to their polling place on election day.

Pennsylvania has closed primaries. Voters registered with a particular party may only vote in that party's primary. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

ID is required to vote in Pennsylvania only for voters who are voting in a given election district for the first time. Valid forms of ID include:
- 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:
- 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

If you go to your polling place without an approved form of ID, you can vote a provisional ballot. Within seven days after the election, the County Election Office will decide whether you were eligible to vote at the election district where you voted. If they determine you were eligible, they will count your provisional ballot.