How to Vote in Pennsylvania

Flag of Pennsylvania
“Virtue, Liberty, and Independence”
Capital: Harrisburg Nickname: The Keystone State Admitted: 1787 (2nd state) Electoral Votes: 19
State Bird: Ruffed Grouse State Flower: Mountain Laurel
Registration Deadline 15 days before Election Day
Voter ID Required Non-photo ID accepted
Early Voting No
Absentee / Mail-In No-excuse
Polling Hours 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Electoral Votes 19

Voter Registration in Pennsylvania

The voter registration deadline in Pennsylvania is 15 days before Election Day.

Pennsylvania offers online voter registration.

Pennsylvania does not have automatic voter registration.

In Pennsylvania, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 17.

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Voter ID Requirements in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania requires Non-photo ID accepted identification to vote.

Early Voting in Pennsylvania

No — Pennsylvania does not offer early voting.

Not available; in-person mail ballot voting available at county election offices

Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Pennsylvania

Absentee and mail-in voting in Pennsylvania: No-excuse.

Any registered voter may request a mail-in ballot without providing a reason

Polling Hours in Pennsylvania

Polls in Pennsylvania are open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

Voting Rights & Restoration in Pennsylvania

Felony voting rights in Pennsylvania: After prison.

After You Vote in Pennsylvania

Your vote matters — and you have the right to confirm it was received and counted.

Track your ballot: Visit the Pennsylvania Secretary of State elections website to check the status of your ballot.
Verify your registration: Confirm your voter registration is still active at CanIVote.org or Vote.org.
Voted by mail? Use USPS Informed Delivery to track your ballot envelope in transit.
Provisional ballot? Keep your receipt — most states let you check its status online within 7–10 days.
Need help? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
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