VOTING IN PA-26
The General Election ​​is on November 5th, 2024.
Polls are open 7am - 8pm.
Important Election Dates
October 21st -
Last day to register to vote for the 2024 General Election. Check your registration here. You can find more information and register online here.
October 29th -
Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot. Check the status of your mail-in or absentee ballot here.
November 5th -
Last day for Chester County Voter Services to receive mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8pm).
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November 5th -
Election Day. Polls open from 7AM-8PM. Find your polling place here.
November 12th -
Last day for Chester County Voter Services to receive military and overseas ballots postmarked before November 8th.
Voter FAQs
How can I vote this election?
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Early in-person voting
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Vote by mail/absentee
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Vote at your polling place on Election Day
What is early, in-person voting?
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Go to Chester County Voter Services or one of the other county satellite office locations and request to vote early. You will be given a mail-in ballot that you may fill out privately. After filling out the ballot and properly sealing it in the security envelope, you will hand it back to the officials.
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You may also bring your mail-in ballot to Voter Services or a satellite office to turn in.
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Before you go: Check the locations and hours for your Chester County voter satellite offices.
How do I vote by mail?
1.) Apply for a mail-in ballot online, by mail, or in person.
2.) Once you are approved, Chester County Voter Services will mail you your mail-in ballot.
3.) Turn in your ballot by mail, at a drop box location, or by handing it in at Voter Services or a satellite location. It must be received by 8pm on November 8th.
Where is my polling place?
Find your polling place here.
Absentee & Mail-in Ballot Applications
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Mail-in and absentee ballot applications for the November 5th general election must be received by Chester County Voter Services by 5 p.m. on November 5th.
Absentee Ballots
Who may apply for an absentee ballot application?
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College students who are not registered to vote at their school address
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People whose work or vacation take them away from the municipality where they live
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Those with a physical disability or illness that prevents them from going to the polling place
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Members of the military
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People who may have a conflict due to the celebration of a religious holiday
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Inmates who haven’t been convicted of a felony
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To vote by absentee ballot you must be registered to vote.
Voter Rights
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Voting is the language of our democracy, it is one of the core aspects that defines American life. We must ensure all voices are represented.
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Learn more about how to exercise your voting rights, resist voter intimidation efforts, and access disability-related accommodations and language assistance at the polls.
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ACLU’s Guideline to knowing your rights as a voter.