2020 General Elections - Vote by Mail
How to do it - and do it NOW!
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which will still be with us well past the election, we encourage everyone to take advantage of the changes in PA law that entitle everyone to cast their vote by mail. The first time that this was possible was during the recent Primary elections and - despite some teething problems arising from the new system - the changes were successful and will help us all to vote in November. There are changes to the voting machines and a new ballot form that will give a better paper record, improving the security of the election.
For information on the new voting machines and procedures:
https://www.votespa.com/Voting-in-PA/Pages/Voting-System-Demos.aspx
Check that you are registered to vote:
https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/voterregistrationstatus.aspx/
To register to vote go to:
https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/VoterRegistrationApplication.aspx
To request a mail-in ballot, go to:
https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsenteeApplication/#/OnlineAbsenteeBegin
You can request a mail-in ballot on-line at the link above. Don't wait until the last minute - do it now. Although the deadline to receive applications is not until October, there will be many, many applications and it is best to get your request in early.
You can also - from 30th September - pick up a ballot request from the board of Elections Office or you can request one by mail, although the on-line requests can be made now, rather than having to wait.
