How do I vote by absentee or mail-in ballot?

In Pennsylvania, you now have two options for mail ballots. You may either choose a mail-in ballot or an absentee ballot to request, complete, and return to your county election office. 

  • Absentee ballot – If you plan to be out of the municipality on election day or if you have a disability or illness, you should request this ballot type, which still requires you to list a reason for your ballot.          
  • Mail-in ballot – If you aren’t an absentee voter, you may apply for a mail-in ballot.  You may simply request this ballot without a reason.

In order to request either ballot type, you must be registered to vote. Please visit the department of state website to view more information on how to apply for and receive an absentee ballot.

You may also call the Bureau of Elections at 724-284-5308 to request an absentee or mail-in ballot application.

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1. Where do I go to vote on Election Day (Polling Locations)?
2. How can I register to vote?
3. How do I vote by absentee or mail-in ballot?
4. How do I change my address or political party?
5. How to find out if I am registered to vote?
6. If I missed voting last year am I still registered to vote?
7. How old do I have to be to get registered to vote?
8. When are the Polls open?
9. How do I find out information about the candidates?
10. Why can I not vote in the primary if I am not registered as a Republican or Democrat?
11. Why should I vote? Does it really mean anything?
12. How do I request information?
13. How to run for political office?