PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The Pennsylvania General Election is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Here's everything you need to know about voting in Pennsylvania in 2024.
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When are polls open on Election Day?
Polls are open from 7 A.M. - 8 P.M. on November 5, 2024,
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
The simple answer is no.
Pennsylvania does not provide for same-day voting at present. If you have not previously registered, you will not be able to vote in the November 5 general election.
How do I cast my vote?
In Pennsylvania, you can vote in person at your assigned polling location, by absentee ballot or mail-in ballot.
Mail ballots must be RECEIVED by your county board of elections by 8 p.m., November 5.
Your ballot must be in the inner secrecy envelope and the pre-addressed outer return envelope, where the voter must sign and date it.
If you receive a mail-in ballot but decide to vote in person, you must bring your unmarked ballot and envelope to your polling place. Without them, you can only vote in person by provisional ballot.
For more information, you can visit the Pennsylvania Department of State’s website.
When can I vote?
Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on November 5.
Where can I vote on November 5?
On Tuesday, November 5, voters wishing to vote will have the option to do so in person or by mail.
Voters can find their polling location at the Department of State's website here.
Do I need photo ID to vote?
The first time you vote at an in-person polling location, you MUST bring a photo or non-photo ID.
Options include, but are not limited to, the following:
- 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
- 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 I HAVEN'T turned in my absentee ballot yet, can I drop it off on Election Day?
Yes. Here's what to do:
- Bring your ballot and the pre-addressed outer return envelope to your polling place to be voided. After you surrender your ballot and envelope and sign a declaration, you can then vote a regular ballot.
- If you don't surrender your ballot and return envelope, you can only vote by provisional ballot at your polling place. Your county election board will then verify that you did not vote by mail before counting your provisional ballot.
Have more questions?
Get answers to your questions at the Department of State website.