2023 Primary Election Guide: Information for Pennsylvania voters
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pennsylvania voters head to the polls Tuesday, May 16, to cast their ballots in the state's Primary Election. Here is the information you need to know to navigate the voting process.
On Election Day, the polls are open in Pennsylvania from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Anyone in line by 8 p.m. will be allowed to cast their vote. Mail-in and absentee ballots must be received by your county election office by 8 p.m. (postmarks are not enough).
If you are headed to the polls, look below for more information on changes you can expect and tips for first-time voters.
VOTING INFO
- Pennsylvania's Official Voter Information Website
- Polling Places | Mail-In and Absentee Ballots | Provisional Ballots | Military and Overseas Voters
- Check your voter registration status
HOW TO
Casting your vote by mail-in ballot
- Read the instructions carefully.
- Fill out the ballot, being sure to follow instructions on how to mark selections.
- Seal the ballot in the inner secrecy envelope marked "Official Election Ballot." Do not make any stray marks on the envelope.
- Then, seal the secrecy envelope in the pre-addressed outer return envelope.
- Sign and date the declaration on the outer return envelope.
WHERE?
Polls are open in Pennsylvania from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Mail-in ballots must be received by your County Board of Elections by 8 p.m. on Election Day. If you have not mailed your ballot, voters can return their voted mail-in or absentee ballot to their county's election office during that office's business hours. Hand-delivered ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on May 16.
Mail-in ballot tracker
Pennsylvania voters can track the status of their mail-in or absentee ballot online.
Hand-delivering your ballot
- Drop it off at a county election office.
- Find out if your county has a drop box. If so, deliver a voted ballot there.
- Find out if your county has a satellite election office where you can drop off a ballot.
CitiParks Facilities Closed
These sites in Pittsburgh will be closed to serve as polling locations on May 16.
SENIOR CENTERS
Beechview (1555 Broadway Avenue)
Brighton Heights (3515 McClure Avenue)
Hazelwood (5344 Second Avenue)
RECREATION CENTERS
Ammon (2217 Bedford Avenue)
Arlington (2201 Salisbury Street)
Brookline (1400 Oakridge Street)
Paulson (1201 Paulson Avenue)
Phillips (201 Parkfield Street)
Warrington (329 Warrington Avenue)
West Penn (450 30th Street)
Due to the Pittsburgh Public Schools having off for Election Day, the After-School Feeding Program will not operate on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
Normal Operations will resume Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
DEADLINES
- May 1, 2023: Last day to register to vote.
- May 9, 2023: Last day to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot.
- May 16, 2023: Election Day
- May 23, 2023: Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 p.m. on May 15).
KEY RACES
Allegheny County Executive
- Candidates tell voters why they should be nominated
- Candidates share views on county taxes
- Candidates explain why they are qualified to oversee budget
- Candidates say what they think is most important job
- Fundraising for Allegheny County Executive Democratic primary exceeds $4 million to date
Allegheny County District Attorney
Additional Election Coverage
- Race between 2 Democrats for at-large seat on Allegheny County Council draws sharp words
- County Executive Rich Fitzgerald endorses Joanna Doven in Allegheny County Council race
- 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans seek nomination for open Pa. Supreme Court seat
- Young voters in Pennsylvania are voting in larger numbers than ever
COUNTIES
• Allegheny County •
Elections Division
• Armstrong County •
Elections Department
• Beaver County •
Elections Bureau
• Butler County •
Bureau of Elections
• Clarion County •
Voter Information
• Fayette County •
Election Bureau
• Greene County •
Elections Department
• Indiana County •
Elections Office
• Lawrence County •
Voter Services
• Mercer County •
Elections Office
• Somerset County •
Voter Information
• Venango County •
Election Services
• Washington County •
Elections Office
• Westmoreland County •
Election Bureau
VOTE PA ELECTION OFFICES BY COUNTY
VOTING PROBLEM TO REPORT?
The Department of State operates an Election Day hotline to field concerns about voting and the voting process. It is available both online at ST-VoterReg@pa.gov and over the phone at 1-877-VOTESPA (1-877-868-3772).
Your County's Election Office
County-By-County Map
Tips
Tips For First Time Voters
More
League Of Women's Voters Of Pennsylvania
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