Get Out the Vote

Click here to view official election results.

Deadlines:

Polls Open at 7 a.m.

Polls Close at 8 p.m. (as long as you’re in line by 8 p.m., you may cast your ballot)

Applications for a mail-in or absentee ballot must be received by your county election board by April 16th, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Completed mail-in ballots must be received by your county election office by April 23rd, 2024 at 8 p.m. – postmarks are not enough!

Get more info by clicking here.

Voter Engagement Mini-Grants

Submit your Fast-Track application to grants@chescocf.org.

November 5, 2024, Presidential Election

Click here to learn more about the candidates.

November 5, 2024, Pennsylvania Senate & House of Reps Election

The General Election for Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives and Senate will take place on November 5th on the same ballot as the Presidential Election.

To learn about the candidates, click here

April 8th is the last day to register to vote before the primary election. You need a valid PA driver’s license or photo ID from the PennDot in order to vote.

• (Only Registered Democrats and Republicans can vote in their party’s Primary)

October 21st is the last day to register to vote before the general election.

How to Register to Vote ⚬ Online Voter Application

Absentee and Mail-in Ballots

Mail-in and absentee ballot applications must be received by your county election office. Check chesco.org/election for updates on ballot drop box locations in your area.

You must be registered to vote in order to vote by mail-in or absentee ballot.

• Mail-in ballot – Any qualified voter may apply for a mail-in ballot. You may simply request this ballot without a reason.
• Absentee ballot – If you plan to be out of the municipality on election day or if you have a disability or illness that prevents you from going to your polling place on election day, you can request this ballot type, which still requires you to list a reason for your ballot.

Click here for more information about mail-in and absentee ballots.

Polling Place Information

Polling Place Locator and Information

For more information on polling place locations, visit Chester County’s Voter Services website.

If you have voted at your polling location before, you do not need to bring ID to vote. Only voters who are voting for the first time in their election district need to show ID. Acceptable IDs include: driver’s license; U.S. passport; voter registration card; military, student, or employee ID; firearm permit; current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government check; and, any ID issued by the commonwealth or federal government. An ID without your photo must have your address on it.

Requirements to Vote

In order to vote in Pennsylvania, you must:

• Hold citizenship in the United States for at least one month before the next election;
• Be a Pennsylvania resident and resided in your election district for at least 30 days before the next election
• Be at least 18 years of age on the day of the next election

Veterans, people currently serving in the United States military, or living overseas have special rules and additional options for voting: https://www.votespa.com/Voting-in-PA/Pages/Military-and-Overseas-Voters.aspx

You are not eligible to register and vote if you:

• Are currently confined in a penal institution for conviction of a felony (even if you are also incarcerated for one or more misdemeanor offenses) and will not be released from confinement before the next election;
• Are in a community confinement facility or other alternative correctional facility for conviction of a felony and will not be released before the date of the next election;
• Were convicted of violating any provision of the Pennsylvania Election Code within the last four years.

Voter Rights

Voting is the language of our democracy, it is one of the core aspects that defines American life. We must ensure all voices are represented. Learn more about how to exercise your voting rights, resist voter intimidation efforts, and access disability-related accommodations and language assistance at the polls.

ACLU’s Guideline to knowing your rights as a voter.

Get Involved & Stay Informed

Democratic Party ⚬ Green Party ⚬ Independent Party ⚬ Libertarian Party ⚬ Republican Party

Chester County Voter Services-Poll Worker Volunteer ⚬ Rock the Vote ⚬ When We All Vote

Philanthropy’s Role in Voter Engagement

U.S. Law Permits Charities to Encourage Voting and Help Voters Register, Making GOP Concerns About This Assistance Unfounded
Clarifies support for voter registration as a valid charitable activity.

Philanthropy’s Role in Building a More Inclusive and Vibrant Democracy
Voter engagement resources & case studies, per Council on Foundations, Independent Sector and United Philanthropy Forum   

Pennsylvania Report: 100 days to get to 100%
Interested in younger voters?  As of 7/30/24, fewer than one third (30.2%) of PA 18 year olds are registered to vote.

The views and opinions expressed in the links/articles are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Chester County Community Foundation.