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By: Maura McCampbell, Marketing and Community Programs Coordinator
Allegheny County has implemented several changes to voting processes this year. With election day less than a week away, here’s what you need to know to make sure your vote counts. Want to know who’s on your ballot? View a sample ballot for your local election.
In-person voting: The polls are open from 7 AM to 8 PM on November 3. Anyone who is in line by 8 PM can vote. You can double-check your polling location with this website. Allegheny County introduced a new voting machine this year during the primary election. Voters will fill out a paper ballot, review their selection, and submit their vote by scanning their ballot into an official election machine. Ask a poll worker for help if you have questions at any point during this process. For more detailed instructions, click here.
Vote by mail: Please return your completed ballots through the USPS or drop them off at the Elections Division office at 542 Forbes Avenue (hours vary by day, please check here for times). All completed ballots must be hand-delivered or postmarked by 8 PM on November 3. You can check the progress of your returned ballot here.
If you requested a mail-in ballot but do not receive one by election day, you can go to a polling place near you and fill out a provisional ballot. If you received a mail-in ballot but have decided that you want to vote in person, you must bring the entire ballot (including both envelopes) to your polling place. Have questions about correctly completing your mail-in ballot or the process of counting mail-in ballots? Check out this informational video.
Emergency absentee ballot: If you’re faced with an emergency on Election Day and can’t make it to the polls, you can request an emergency absentee ballot. Click here for more information and to request the ballot.
Do you have any questions? Visit www.votespa.com or call 412-350-4500.