In Pennsylvania’s general election on Nov. 4, you’ll be voting in local and state races, including for Philadelphia district attorney and whether three state Supreme Court justices should retain their seats for 10 more years.
But before you cast your vote, make sure you’re registered. For National Voter Registration Day, here’s a handy guide.
✅ Confirm You’re Registered To Vote
Before you even make it to the polls, check to see if you’re on the list by using this tool, calling 1-877-VOTESPA, or contacting the Philadelphia County Voter Registration office at 215-686-1590.
✅ If Not Registered, Make Sure You’re Eligible
If you’re not already registered to vote, confirm that you meet all of the eligibility requirements. Under Pennsylvania law, you’re allowed to register if you:
- are a U.S. citizen as of at least one month before the election.
- have been residing in Pennsylvania and in your election district for at least 30 days.
- will be at least 18 years old on or before the day of the election.
If you have been impacted by the criminal justice system, you can still register and vote even if you:
- are a pretrial detainee.
- have a misdemeanor conviction.
- have a felony conviction but have been released or will be released by Election Day.
- are on probation or released on parole.
- are under house arrest.
If you are experiencing homelessness and do not have a permanent residence to put on your application, several local organizations offer the use of their addresses and provide voter registration assistance.
🗓️ Deadlines To Remember
Oct. 20 is the last day to register or update your voter registration. The City Commissioners must receive your application by this date.
You can fill out your application and register online here. You can register to vote in person at 520 N. Columbus Blvd. 5th floor (Voter Registration Office), City Hall Room 402 (Philadelphia County Board of Elections), or a satellite election office in one of the ten Council Districts.
If you wish to register by mail, you can print an application online or pick up an application at post offices, the Free Library of Philadelphia, state liquor stores, or certain government offices. Here are applications in multiple languages.
If you are already registered in Pennsylvania but have moved, changed your name, or want to switch your party affiliation, you must do so by this date.
Oct. 28 is the last day to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot. Request a ballot here.
Nov. 4 is Election Day and the last day for the City Commissioners’ office to receive your ballot.
