Voting for the first time? Check out these resources for first time voters.
Voting allows you to have a say in who represents you, on a local and national level. It gives you the chance to hold politicians accountable and influence the direction of policies on critical issues that impact you, such as healthcare and education. It is not only a right but a responsibility for those that are eligible. By voting, you're ensuring that your concerns and your communities concerns are heard and considered in decision-making.
To register to vote, you must be:
You have rights as a voter protected by both federal and Pennsylvania law...
Your right to vote can only be challenged if...
You can report any problems with voter fraud or...
You should register to vote where your home is. That could be either:
College students should plan ahead if they are going to be in different locations in Pennsylvania during different times of the year. For example, if you are registered to vote at the address where your family lives, and you are not able to get to the polling place in your home voting district on Election Day because you will be at school, you should plan to apply for an absentee or mail-in ballot so that you can cast your vote.
Under Pennsylvania law, students may choose to register to vote in their college voting district, provided that they have lived in that district for at least 30 days before the election.
If you have registered to vote in Pennsylvania after being registered in another state, you should notify the other jurisdiction of your intent to cancel your registration there. You can find a list of ways to cancel voter registration in each jurisdiction from the Election Assistance Commission.