Mail-in/Absentee Voting
New Options for PA Voters
On this Page: A new PA election law passed in November 2019. See more... Updated 10.27.20
The new law created the "No Excuse" Mail-in Ballot for voters. Find the trio of infographics below, which answer questions voters have about their options: "The Life and Times of a PA Mail-in Ballot", "New Voting Options", and "One Voter-One Vote: The Security of the Mail-in Ballot".
Also allowed and previously called "In-person Absentee Voting" is "Over-the-Counter" Voting. See more...
Eligible voters who haven't already applied for their Mail-in Ballot, can apply in-person at their County Election Office or approved Satellite Office. This process may require waiting in line, and ID and masks are required. While they wait, voters may have their Mail-in Ballot approved and printed, and then may mark and return their Ballot, all in one visit.
Completing the APPLICATION: See more...
Find the PA Mail-in Ballot Application, the "No Excuse Mail-in Ballot Application" infographic, Mail-in and Absentee Voting Digital Tutorial with hyperlinks, and line-by-line instructions for the Mail-in/Absentee Ballot application.
Completing the BALLOT: See "Orange Stripe" Replacement Ballot Envelope Graphic and more...
Find the NEW Franco Harris VIDEO and "How to Complete and Return Your Mail-in Ballot" and line-by-line instructions to complete the ballot. Find the graphic explaining the "Orange Stripe" Replacement Mail-in Ballot Envelope.
RETURNING Your Ballot: See more...
Find the NEW infographic: "Secure Ballot Return at Allegheny County Satellite Offices" where "Over-the-Counter" Voting will be available.
FRANCO HARRIS Wants to Know: "Are You Ready to Vote?"
--With Mrs. Joanne Rogers
"How to Complete and Return the Mail-in or Absentee BALLOT" and VIDEO
For voters who are completing the Mail-in or Absentee BALLOT, here is all you need to know in an informative infographic. As soon as you receive your Mail-in or Absentee Ballot in the mail, carefully follow the steps to complete your Ballot correctly so that your vote is counted! Return your Mail-in or Absentee Ballot as soon as possible! (No postage is needed if mailed.)
LWVGP YouTube VIDEO link, and a SOCIAL MEDIA infographic, below.
DEADLINE: Voted Mail-in Ballot MUST BE POSTMARKED by 8pm on NOVEMBER 3!
"Secure BALLOT RETURN at Allegheny County SATELLITE OFFICES"
Voters can find the dates, hours and locations for secure BALLOT RETURN at the Allegheny County Downtown Elections Office and Satellite Offices with this NEW infographic! Learn when temporary satellite County Offices will be available in your area, where you can:
SECURELY RETURN YOUR MAIL-IN or ABSENTEE BALLOT,
or, if you have not already applied for a mail-in ballot,
APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE A MAIL-IN BALLOT. You may complete and return your ballot during the same visit. This is referred to as "Over the Counter Voting."
Remember: Voters must return ONLY their own Ballot.
Persons who are disabled can request a designated person return their ballot in writing here.
Find the Infographic and MAP with Addresses of Locations Below
"Life and Times of a Pennsylvania MAIL-IN BALLOT" Infographic
"The Life and Times of a Pennsylvania MAIL-IN Ballot" infographic helps voters understand the step-by-step progress of the MAIL-IN Application and Ballot.
"NEW VOTING OPTIONS in Pennsylvania" Infographic
The "New Voting Options in Pennsylvania" creative infographic describes three ways eligible citizens may cast their votes. "Over-the-Counter" voting (also called "In-person Absentee" voting) explained!
"ONE VOTER - ONE VOTE: the Security of Your Ballot" Infographic
Provides details of the safeguards built into the election system for both in-person and mail-in voting. This is essential reading for every voter!
PA MAIL-IN BALLOT APPLICATION
APPLY NOW!
Deadline OCTOBER 27, 5 PM
Find the downloadable PA Mail-in Ballot APPLICATION here.
ONLINE form at VotesPA.com.
DEADLINE to APPLY for a MAIL-IN BALLOT is 5pm 10/27/20.
"No Excuse" MAIL-IN APPLICATION Infographic
"No Excuse" MAIL-IN APPLICATION-- Online or Printed Form Infographic helps voters with step-by-step information to APPLY for a Mail-in Ballot.
MAIL-IN and ABSENTEE Voting Digital TUTORIAL
Mail-in and Absentee Voting Digital Tutorial with hyperlinks demystifies this process for ALL VOTERS, with comprehensive information in a step-by-step guide.
Emergency Application for Absentee Ballot here.
INSTRUCTIONS for a "No Excuse" Mail-in/ Absentee Ballot APPLICATION for
ONLINE or PAPER
This is a companion document to the Mail-in and Absentee Voting Digital Tutorial
Prior to a new November 2019 voter law, Absentee Ballots were the only way to vote by mail. "No Excuse" Mail-in Ballots make the voting by mail process even easier.
If you are APPLYING for either of these ballots, ONLINE or with a PAPER Application, here is simple line-by-line help for completing the APPLICATION.
DEADLINE to APPLY for Mail-in/Absentee Ballot is 5pm 10/27/20.
Know Your Rights on Election Day
Here is information you will need on Election Day.