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Important Dates

Last Day to Register Before Primary ---- March 24

Last Day to Apply for a Civilian Absentee Ballot ---- April 15

Last Day for County Board of Elections to Receive Voted Civilian Absentee Ballots ---- April 18

General Primary ---- April 22

Voter Registration Application Deadlines

Pennsylvania law provides that the deadline to apply to register to vote is 30 days prior to each election.
Applications received after that date will be processed for the next primary, special, municipal or general election.

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Voting in Pennsylvania

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Voting in New Jersey

New Jersey Voting Information

U.S. Election Assistance Commission

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Other Links

Project Vote Smart

Here at Project Vote Smart, Americans young and old volunteer their time, take no money from special interest groups, and have committed themselves to an extraordinary effort that, if successful, will provide their fellow citizens with the tools for a reemergence of political power not known for half a century.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How can I find out if I am registered?

Find the answer here.

Where is my polling place?

Click Here to find your polling place.

When is the last day to register to vote?

Check your states' deadline…

Pennsylvania

New Jersey

Where can I register if my states deadline has not passed?

Online at www.rockthevote.com or at your local post office.

I lost my voter registration card. Do I need it to vote?

No. Bring a picture ID just in case or a piece of mail with the address on it.

I registered last year but never got my voter ID card. Am I registered to vote?

Check with your Secretary of State to see if you are registered. You may have filled out the form incorrectly or be registered but just never received the card.

I moved since I last registered. Do I need to re-register?

Yes, you need to register at your new residence. If the deadline has passed to register in the place where you live now, request an absentee ballot from your previous address. After the election be sure to fill out a voter registration form with your current address and fill out the section indicating your previous address at which you were registered.

Do I have to put my college address when I register to vote?

No. You can register in the state you are from or the state where you attend school, the choice is up to you. Just remember if you choose to register where you go to school, check to see if the state you are registered in accepts absentee ballots. If they do not, you would have to go and vote in person.

I am a college student where do I vote?

Where you vote depends on what address you last registered to vote at.

What if I can't make it to my polling place on Election Day?

Your state may offer a mail in or an absentee ballot. Keep in mind; you must already be registered to request an absentee ballot or a mail in ballot.

How do I find info on the candidates and propositions?

Check out http://www.vote-smart.org or http://www.dnet.org, and just enter your zip or call Project Vote Smart at 1-888-VOTE -SMART (1-888-868-3762).

What if I go to the polling place on Election Day and they say I am not registered to vote but I know I am?

Everybody has the right to vote provisionally. This means you cast your ballot just as you would anyway, but it goes into a special review process where they verify your registration status. To find out if your vote was counted you will have to contact your Secretary of State.

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Qualifications to Apply to Register to Vote Important Dates Voter Registration Application Deadlines Voting in Pennsylvania Voting in New Jersey Other Voter Information Links Frequently Asked Questions Qualifications to Apply to Register to Vote Individuals applying to register to vote must be: A citizen of the United States for at least one month before the next primary, special, municipal, or general election. A resident of Pennsylvania and the election district in which the individual desires to register and vote for at least 30 days before the next primary, special, municipal, or general election. At least 18 years of age on or before the day of the next primary, special, municipal, or general election. [Top] Important Dates Last Day to Register Before Primary ---- March 24 Last Day to Apply for a Civilian Absentee Ballot ---- April 15 Last Day for County Board of Elections to Receive Voted Civilian Absentee Ballots ---- April 18 General Primary ---- April 22 Voter Registration Application Deadlines Pennsylvania law provides that the deadline to apply to register to vote is 30 days prior to each election. Applications received after that date will be processed for the next primary, special, municipal or general election. [Top] Voting in Pennsylvania VotesPA! Voter Registration Information How to Vote College Voting Guide Tips for First Time Voter Absentee Ballot [Top] Voting in New Jersey New Jersey Voting Information U.S. Election Assistance Commission [Top] Other Links Project Vote Smart Here at Project Vote Smart, Americans young and old volunteer their time, take no money from special interest groups, and have committed themselves to an extraordinary effort that, if successful, will provide their fellow citizens with the tools for a reemergence of political power not known for half a century. Frequently Asked Questions [Top] How can I find out if I am registered? Find the answer here. Where is my polling place? Click Here to find your polling place. When is the last day to register to vote? Check your states' deadline… Pennsylvania New Jersey Where can I register if my states deadline has not passed? Online at www.rockthevote.com or at your local post office. I lost my voter registration card. Do I need it to vote? No. Bring a picture ID just in case or a piece of mail with the address on it. I registered last year but never got my voter ID card. Am I registered to vote? Check with your Secretary of State to see if you are registered. You may have filled out the form incorrectly or be registered but just never received the card. I moved since I last registered. Do I need to re-register? Yes, you need to register at your new residence. If the deadline has passed to register in the place where you live now, request an absentee ballot from your previous address. After the election be sure to fill out a voter registration form with your current address and fill out the section indicating your previous address at which you were registered. Do I have to put my college address when I register to vote? No. You can register in the state you are from or the state where you attend school, the choice is up to you. Just remember if you choose to register where you go to school, check to see if the state you are registered in accepts absentee ballots. If they do not, you would have to go and vote in person. I am a college student where do I vote? Where you vote depends on what address you last registered to vote at. What if I can't make it to my polling place on Election Day? Your state may offer a mail in or an absentee ballot. Keep in mind; you must already be registered to request an absentee ballot or a mail in ballot. How do I find info on the candidates and propositions? Check out http://www.vote-smart.org or http://www.dnet.org, and just enter your zip or call Project Vote Smart at 1-888-VOTE -SMART (1-888-868-3762). What if I go to the polling place on Election Day and they say I am not registered to vote but I know I am? Everybody has the right to vote provisionally. This means you cast your ballot just as you would anyway, but it goes into a special review process where they verify your registration status. To find out if your vote was counted you will have to contact your Secretary of State.

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