Pennsylvania Primary: April 23, 2024
You can vote right now in the Pennsylvania Presidential Primary Election. Find the information you need and resources on how to vote below. If you experience any issues casting your ballot on or before Election Day, contact the Election Protection Hotline for assistance AT 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
Make a Plan to Vote
WHEN TO VOTE:
Vote by Mail: Ballots must be received by the county board of elections before 8 p.m. on Election Day. The deadline to apply for a ballot for the 2024 Primary Election is 5 p.m., April 16, 2024. You can apply for a ballot here.
Early Voting (In-person Absentee Voting) – March 5 – April 23, 2024. You can vote in person by mail ballot at your county election board or other officially designated location. You may drop off your mail ballot in person until 8 p.m. on Election Day, so long as you have applied for it before the deadline. The deadline to apply for a ballot in-person for the 2024 Primary Election is 5 p.m., April 16, 2024.
Election Day: Polls are open on election day, April 23, from 7 A.M. – 8 P.M.
Where can I vote?
You can find your polling locations or ballot drop boxes by visiting Voting in PA
Early Voting Polling Locations
Election Day Polling Locations
What is a primary election?
A primary election is where parties decide who to nominate as their candidate in the general election, which takes place in November.
Pennsylvania is a “closed primary” state. In order to vote in the primary election, voters must be registered with a political party (and can only vote for candidates running on their chosen party).
Unaffiliated or independent voters are not able to participate in the primary.
Any U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years old, that have resided in Pennsylvania and their county of residency for at least 30 days before the election are eligible to vote as long as they are not currently serving a sentence for a felony conviction. (In Pennsylvania, rights are restored immediately upon release).
CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION HERE
Last day to register to vote: April 8, 2024
Last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot: April 16, 2024
How can I prepare?
Pennsylvania’s voter ID requirement for first-time voters at a precinct is separate from the federal voter registration requirement for first-time voters. Check those rules here.
For non first-time voters, you will need an ID to vote in Pennsylvania. Acceptable photo IDs include Pennsylvania driver’s license (must be unexpired), PennDOT ID card (must be unexpired), ID issued by Pennsylvania Commonwealth, ID issued by United States government, US Passport, Military ID, Student ID, and Employee ID.
Acceptable non-photo IDs that show your name and address include a Voter Registration Card, ID issued by Pennsylvania Commonwealth, ID issued by United States government, Firearm permit, Current utility bill, bank statement or paycheck.
Election protection hotline
If you experience any issues casting your ballot on or before Election Day, contact the Election Protection Hotline for assistance:
English: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
Spanish: 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682)
Arabic: 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287) Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, Urdu, and Vietnamese: 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683)
