Voting Resources for Students
Are you prepared for the 2023 election? Make sure your voice is heard on November 7, 2023.
2023 Election Information
- October 23 – Last day to register to vote in the general election
- October 31 – Last day to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot (applications must be received by the County Election Office by 5 p.m.)
- November 7 – Election Day
Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Mail-in ballots must be received by the County Election Official by 8 p.m.)
Register to vote
If you're not yet registered to vote, here's your chance!
You must:
- Be a citizen of the United States for at least one month.
- Be a resident of Pennsylvania and the election district you want to vote in for at least 30 days.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
Are you registered? Check your voter registration status.
Online Voter Registration
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania offers convenient, secure online voter registration.
Register to Vote
Mail-in Ballots
- Learn more about mail-in voting
- Apply for a mail-in ballot online – you'll need a PA Driver’s License or Photo ID
Voting In-Person
- Find your polling place
Learn More!
- Find your PA legislator
- Learn more about who is on the ballot
Already applied? Check the status of your ballot application.
Primary Elections
Pennsylvania holds closed presidential primary elections, which means only registered members of a party may vote in that party's primary. Unaffiliated voters are excluded from participating in the party nomination contests but can vote for non-partisan issues on the ballot such as referendums, constitutional amendments, etc.
What do I need to bring to the polls?
If you've voted at your polling place before, you don't need to show ID to vote. If you're a first-time voter, or if you moved within Pennsylvania and are voting for the first time at a new polling place, you must show ID to vote.