First Time Voters

If you are voting in Pennsylvania for the first time or if you are voting at a new polling place, learn how to get ready to go to the polling place on Election Day.

 

What do I need to prepare?

• The first time you vote, you must bring a photo or non-photo ID

• Use this online form to look up your polling place location

• Learn about the voting system in your county and see a demo of how it works

• Review the candidates and measures that are on the ballot and plan who you will vote for in advance. You can find a sample ballot on your county election office website.

 

What do I need to know about the polling place?

• In Pennsylvania, polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm.  The busiest times of day to vote are in the morning and evening. If you can, try going at less busy times

• If you have a question, ask a poll worker

• If you are in line before or at the time the polls close, you will be allowed to cast your vote.

 

What do I do if there is a problem?

• If you need help voting, cannot use the voting system, or cannot go to a polling place because of a disability, learn about accessible voting options

• If your name is not in the voter roster and you believe you registered to vote in your precinct, you may have the right to vote on a provisional ballot. Your vote will count if election officials determine that you are eligible to vote

• If you are away from home on election day, you may be able to vote by absentee ballot.