Know Before You Go

Knowledge is power. Essential information on upcoming elections and voting procedures, so every voice on the Main Line is heard at the ballot box. If you and your neighbors consistently vote, your representatives pay closer attention to you.

  • Monday, October 19, 2026 — Last day to register to vote for the General Election

    Tuesday, October 27, 2026 — Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot

    Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — General Election Day and last day mail-in ballots can be received (by 8 PM)

  • — Governor, Lieutenant Governor

    — Members of the U.S. House of Representatives

    — PA Assembly members, and Senate seats in even-numbered districts

    Check your county voter services office for the specific positions up for election in your locality.

  • Online: Vote.PA.gov By Mail: Forms available at libraries, PennDOT, state liquor stores, or through your state representative

    In Person: Visit your county election office

    📌 Deadline: 15 days before Election Day

    📌 Address changes must be made 30 days before Election Day Eligibility

    — U.S. citizen

    — PA resident for at least 30 days before Election Day

    — 18 years old on or before Election Day

    ID Requirements: PennDOT ID preferred; otherwise, the last 4 digits of your SSN or another accepted ID.

    Individuals in pretrial detention, released from prison, or incarcerated for misdemeanors may register and vote.

  • In Person: at your polling place on Election Day, 7 AM – 8 PM

    By Mail-In or Absentee Ballot: apply online through PA.gov

    In Person: at your County Board of Elections Questions?

    Call 877-VOTESPA or visit Vote.PA.gov

    Closed Primaries: you must be registered with a party to vote in that party's primary.

    All voters may vote on ballot questions during a primary election, regardless of party registration.

  • Only required if you're a first-time voter, or new to your polling location.

  • Voting is a community act. Bring friends, family, and neighbors.

    "If people of color voted at the same rate as white voters, the tables would turn."

    Don't leave decisions to a few — make your voice heard.

  • 1. Place your marked ballot inside the security envelope (pastel-colored). Place that inside the mailing envelope.

    2. Sign and date the mailing envelope.

    3. It must be received by 8 PM on Election Day by your county's Voter Services Office.

    • Changed your mind about voting by mail? Bring your ballot and envelopes to your polling place to vote in person instead.

    • Need help due to a disability? Use the Designated Agent Form.

  • Montgomery County → link: montgomerycountypa.gov/3587/Secure-Ballot-Drop-Box-Locations

    Delaware County → link: delcopa.gov/vote/ballot-drop-box

    Chester County → link: chesco.org/4758/Ballot-Drop-Off-Locations

    Voter Services Office Locations

    Montgomery County → link: montgomerycountypa.gov/753/Voter-Services

    Delaware County → link: delcopa.gov/vote/voter-service-centers

    Chester County → link: chesco.org/156/Voter-Services

  • Report issues to the Judge of Elections at your polling place first. If unresolved, contact your County Election Office or use the state's online complaint form.

    Online Complaint Form → https://www.vote.pa.gov/About-Elections/Pages/Report-Election-Complaints.aspx]

    Report an Incident to the Branch → https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6yhB-dvT2XUqyeGIerQGJQkz8Iov9Zc9opSZ8qiD4-og0Yw/viewform

    County Contacts

    Montgomery County — 610-278-3280 — montcopa.org/753/Voter-Services

    Delaware County — 610-891-4000 — delcopa.gov/electionsbureau

    Chester County — 610-344-6000 — chesco.org/156/Voter-Services

    Can't find your county office? → https://www.vote.pa.gov/Resources/Pages/Contact-Your-Election-Officials.aspx

    PA State Fact-Checking

    https://www.pa.gov/agencies/vote/elections/fact-checking-pa-related-election-claims