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How to Vote in Pennsylvania on Election Day
Where can I vote on Election Day?
You can look up where to vote on Pennsylvania’s site.
Can I vote early?
- Yes, Pennsylvania does offer in-person mail-in voting. You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the in-person mail ballot voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Voting locations may be less crowded, as well.
- Learn more about early in-person mail-in voting in Pennsylvania.
- Locations for in-person mail ballot voting may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check Pennsylvania’s site to find where to cast your in-person mail ballot.
What do I need to bring?
If you’ve voted at your polling place before, you don’t need to show ID to vote.
If you’re a first-time voter, or if you moved within Pennsylvania and are voting for the first time at a new polling place, you must show ID to vote. Acceptable forms include:
- Pennsylvania driver’s license or PennDOT ID card
- ID issued by Pennsylvania or the US government
- US passport
- US military ID
- student ID
- employee ID
- confirmation issued by the County Voter Registration Office
- non-photo ID issued by Pennsylvania or the US government
- firearm permit
- copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government check that includes your name and address
Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot.
How can I check the status of my ballot?
You can check the status of your ballot on Pennsylvania’s site.
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