Please note that the resources below may be incomplete or inaccurate. The most accurate source of all election information is always the Secretary of State.
Your Ballot
Learning about your ballot is a critical part of active democratic civic engagement. Before you vote, visit Ballotpedia to learn about who and what will be on your ballot this election, no matter where you’re voting. Philadelphia voters can visit Committee of 70 for more detailed information about their ballots. You can learn about your current elected officials by clicking here.
Educate Yourself
Political polls receive lots of media attention, but not all are created equal. Learn how to accurately read polls using these educational materials developed by Penn’s PORES.
Voting Dates
Because election laws vary state-by-state, so do the important voting dates like registration and absentee or mail-in ballot deadlines and election dates. To learn about your state’s important voting dates, click here.
Absentee and Mail-In Voting
If you cannot vote in-person on Election Day, you can request to and vote by absentee or mail-in ballot instead. While qualifications differ by state, absentee voting often requires a legitimate reason for not voting in-person, while mail-in voting often has no requirements. As of December 2019, Pennsylvania supports no-excuse mail-in voting.
To learn more about how to request and vote by absentee ballot, click here.
To learn more about mail-in voting in Pennsylvania, click here.
Use PLTV’s comprehensive Voter Guide below to learn more about the voting process and help engage your family and friends!
