VOTING IN PA-26
The General Election is on November 8th, 2022.
Polls are open 7am - 8pm.
Important Election Dates
October 24th -
Last day to register to vote for the 2022 General Election. Check your registration here. You can find more information and register online here.
November 1st -
Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot. Check the status of your mail-in or absentee ballot here.
November 8th -
Last day for Chester County Voter Services to receive mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8pm).
November 8th -
Election Day. Polls open from 7AM-8PM. Find your polling place here.
November 15th -
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
Mail-in and absentee ballot applications for the November 8th general election must be received by Chester County Voter Services by 5 p.m. on November 1st.
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
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.
Learn more about how to exercise your voting rights, resist voter intimidation efforts, and access disability-related accommodations and language assistance at the polls.
ACLU’s Guideline to knowing your rights as a voter.
