Voting in Pennsylvania: What you need to know before Election Day 2020

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By: WPXI.com News Staff
Updated: August 17, 2020 - 12:43 PM

PITTSBURGH — As Election Day draws closer, you might be wondering what you need to do to vote in Pennsylvania -- whether in person or by mail-in ballot.

When’s the deadline to register to vote?

Oct. 19 is the last day to register to vote before the Nov. 3 election.

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CLICK HERE to register.

When is the deadline to request a mail-in ballot?

Oct. 5 is the deadline to request a mail-in ballot. It must be received by Election Day, so make sure you give yourself enough time to mail it in.

CLICK HERE for more information on voting by mail-in or absentee ballot.

Can I track my ballot after voting by mail?

Yes. You can track your mail-in ballot HERE.

Can I vote in person before Election Day?

Yes, but only early absentee voting is allowed. The first day to vote early in person is Sept. 14.

For more information about voting in Pennsylvania and across the United States, check out NBC News’ state-by-state guide (CLICK HERE). You can also use the interactive map below:

Mark your calendars. Everything you need to know about mail-in and early in-person voting, including the first day you can cast your ballot in the 2020 election.




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