Committee of Seventy
Philadelphia’s most trusted nonpartisan source for election information
The voter registration deadline for the upcoming general election is Tuesday, October 9. Every voter, regardless of party affiliation, is eligible to cast a ballot in the general election, which includes races for: Governor, Lt. Governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, PA Senate, and PA House.
Is your “official address” in another state and you don’t want to register in Philadephia? You can access online registration for any state though Tyler’s Rock the Vote account. And you can check to see if you’re registered here.
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Eligible voters may register in person, by mail, or online.
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Seventy strongly recommends registering online (available in English and Spanish).
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Visit VotesPA.com for information about registering by mail or in person.
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Pew estimates 1 in 8 voter registrations is outdated! Not sure if your registration is up-to-date? Check online to see if your registration is current and to make sure you have a successful voting experience.
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All voters must be U.S. citizens, be at least 18 years old on Election Day, and have been a resident of Pennsylvania for at least 30 days before the election.
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Individuals in jail or with criminal convictions can vote unless they are currently serving a felony sentence. For more information, download the Department of State’s Guide.
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For more information about the voter registration process, visit VotesPA.com. Both resources are available in English and Spanish.
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