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To vote in PA, you must be: ✔️ A U.S. citizen for at least 30 days before the election ✔️ A Pennsylvania resident in your election district for at least 30 days ✔️ At least 18 years old on or before Election Day

You can register online, by mail, or in person at your county election office, PennDOT, or other government agencies. The deadline is 15 days before Election Day, so don't wait! 📌 Register online here: PA Voter Services

Yes! PA offers in-person early voting at county election offices starting 50 days before Election Day. You can apply for, complete, and submit a mail ballot all in one visit.

Yes! PA has no-excuse mail-in voting, meaning anyone can vote by mail without needing a reason. Just request your ballot before the deadline and return it by 8 PM on Election Day. 🗳 Request your mail-in ballot online here: PA Mail Ballot Application

✔️ First-time voters at a polling place need ID (e.g., driver's license, U.S. passport, student ID, or a utility bill with your name). ✖️ If you've voted at your polling place before, no ID is required.

Don’t panic! You can request a replacement ballot from your county election office or go to your polling place on Election Day and vote using a provisional ballot.

Stay in line! As long as you’re in line by 8 PM, you must be allowed to vote.

Nope! PA law prohibits ballot selfies inside polling places, but you can take a picture outside or with your “I Voted” sticker.

Nope! You can vote for as many or as few races as you want. But remember, local elections impact your daily life—so research your options!

You can check your status online at PA Voter Services or by calling your county election office.

Yes! But you need to do it before the voter registration deadline. In PA, only registered party members can vote in that party’s primary election (closed primary system).

Yes! In PA, most people with criminal records can vote, including those on probation or parole. Only people currently incarcerated for a felony cannot vote until release.

Yes! Pennsylvania is a swing state, meaning election results can be extremely close. In 2020, Pennsylvania was decided by just 80,000 votes out of millions cast. Even local elections can come down to a handful of votes, so every vote truly counts!

Local officials make decisions about: ✔️ Schools & education funding ✔️ Road maintenance & public transportation ✔️ Police, fire, and emergency services ✔️ Local taxes & housing policies Local elections in PA often have low turnout, which means your vote has even more power to shape your community!

In the U.S., the Electoral College determines the winner of the presidency, not the nationwide popular vote. However, your vote still matters because it decides which candidate gets your state’s electoral votes. If you live in a swing state, your vote is even more crucial because the results can go either way.

After all votes are counted, including absentee and provisional ballots, county boards of elections certify their results and submit them to the Pennsylvania Department of State. The Secretary of the Commonwealth then certifies the statewide results. This process ensures that all votes are accurately counted and verified.