- 5 p.m. May 12: Your APPLICATION for a mail-in or absentee ballot must be received by your county election office.
- 8 p.m. May 19: Your county election office must RECEIVE your completed mail ballot by this time. A postmark by 8 p.m. May 19 is not sufficient.
Contact your county board of elections for ballot information: vote.pa.gov/County. If you are unsure about your voter registration status, go to vote.pa.gov/Status
Missed the deadline to apply for your mail ballot? If you have an emergency–such as an unexpected illness or disability or last-minute absence from your municipality–you may still be able to obtain a mail ballot after the May 12 deadline. Find information here about how to get an emergency absentee ballot.
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