Voting

Voting

 

VOTER REGISTRATION

Who may register?  US citizens who are at least 18 by election day, and who have lived in the election district for at least 30 days before the next election.
If you have moved within the state 30 days prior to an election, you may vote at your former voting place in person or by mail-in ballot or absentee ballot.
 
You may register when obtaining or renewing a Pennsylvania driver's license, or obtain a mail-in registration form from auto license bureaus, PennDOT, libraries, state liquor stores, or the County Board of Elections.
You can register online at www.vote.pa.gov.
You will need identification. Directions are clearly given on the site.
 
When voting for the first time in a new polling place, voters must provide ID.  For information about types of acceptable ID, visit www.vote.pa.gov > register to vote > voter ID for first time voters.
 
Need to find your polling place or check your registration?  Go to www.vote.pa.gov.

 

VOTING IN THE PRIMARY

In Pennsylvania to vote in the primary, you must register with a political party. If you do not designate a political party, you may only vote on the ballot questions. 
 

CHANGING PARTIES

You may change parties at any time.  Changes made more than 15 days before an election will take effect for that election.
Changs made after 15 days before an election will take place for the next election.
 

 

MAIL-IN AND ABSENTEE BALLOTS

INFORMATION at www.vote.pa.gov.
With the introduction of mail-in balloting that requires no excuse, there may still be some people who vote absentee.
To vote by absentee ballot you must be registered to vote.
 
Who May Vote Absentee?
    College students who are not registered to vote at their school address
    People whose work or vacation take them away from home
    Those with a physical disability or illness that prevents them from voting in person
    Members of the military
    People who may have a conflict due to the celebration of a religious holiday
    Inmates who have not been convicted of a felony
 
If you have an emergency, you may still be able to get an "emergency absentee ballot" after the deadline.
For more information, visit www.vote.pa.gov.
 
 

VOTER CONTACT INFORMATION

Montgomery County Voter Services:  610-278-3280
Montgomery County Election Board: 610-278-3275
Democratic Committee of LM and N: 610-649-7200
Republican Committee of LM and N: 610-642-4407

 

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