How to Vote in Pennsylvania

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

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania General Election

Pennsylvania General Election

Nov 05, 2024

In-person absentee voting: Start date varies by county - Tue October 29, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Mon Oct 21, 2024
Mail: Received by Mon Oct 21, 2024
In person: Mon Oct 21, 2024

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot:
Online: 5:00 pm Tue October 29, 2024
Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Tuesday, October 29, 2024
In Person: 5:00 pm Tue October 29, 2024
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot:
By mail: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 5, 2024
In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 5, 2024

Register to Vote

Who can register to vote in Pennsylvania
Pre-registration
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voter registration deadlines
Registering to vote as a student
Registering for people with disabilities

Vote Early In-Person

When can I vote early?
Who can vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Can I register to vote during Early Voting?
Voting early as a student
Voting early for people with disabilities

Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot

Can everyone vote by mail/absentee?
How do I request a ballot?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Requesting an absentee ballot in emergencies or for people with disabilities
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.

Return your Completed Ballot

Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Who can drop off my completed ballot?
Individuals are allowed to drop off a ballot for someone else, but only under special circumstances. For more information on who can return an absentee ballot, contact your local election official.

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote on Election Day?
Voting as a Student
Voting for People with Disabilities

Additional Pennsylvania Resources

Your State Election Official
Overseas & Military Voting
Additional Information