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This page is an overview of the 2021 Pennsylvania elections, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
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Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of Pennsylvania elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2021. Click the links to learn more about each type:
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Election dates
Statewide election dates in Pennsylvania are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.
Statewide election dates
May 18, 2021: Primary
November 2, 2021: General election
Polling hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.[1]
Local election dates
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Frequently asked questions
When are the polls open?
7 a.m. to 8 p.m.[1]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2021) for more information
Where can I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the current election overview pages in the 'Offices on the ballot' section of this page.
How do primaries work in Pennsylvania?
A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Pennsylvania utilizes a closed primary process. Voters are required to register with a political party to vote in the primary election.[2][3][4]
How do I register to vote?
To register to vote in Pennsylvania, an applicant must be a citizen of the United States for at least one month before the next election, a resident of the district in which he or she is registering for at least 30 days before the next election, and at least 18 years old by the day of the next election.[5]The deadline for registering to vote is 15 days before the election.[6] Registration can be done online, in person, or by mail. Prospective voters can register in person at the county voter registration office or at a number of state agencies, including Pennsylvania Department of Transportation centers. The Pennsylvania voter registration application is available online and can be mailed to the county voter registration office.[7]
Is there an early voting period?
- See also: Early voting
Pennsylvania permits early voting. Learn more by visiting this website.
As of August 2020, 38 states and the District of Columbia permitted early voting. Early voting permits citizens to cast ballots in person at a polling place prior to an election. In states that permit early voting, a voter does not have to provide an excuse for being unable to vote on election day. States that do not permit early voting still permit some or all citizens to vote early by mail—often known as absentee voting. Some states allow no-excuse absentee voting, while others require an excuse. States that allow in-person absentee voting without an excuse are counted among early voting states. Click here for early voting laws by state.[8]
Who is eligible for absentee voting?
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- See also: Absentee voting
All Pennsylvania voters are eligible to cast absentee ballots. Voters can apply for absentee ballots beginning 50 days prior to any special, primary, or general election. Also, voters can request that they be put on a permanent list to automatically receive absentee ballot applications in each election.[9][10]
What are the voter ID laws in Pennsylvania?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How do I file to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Pennsylvania for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What does Ballotpedia cover?
Ballotpedia's coverage extends to all elections on the federal level, all gubernatorial, state legislative, statewide ballot measure, and statewide judicial elections, as well as many other types of state executive offices. Local elections coverage includes comprehensive ballot coverage for municipal and judicial elections in the top 100 cities by population and races for the large counties that overlap them. It also includes school board elections in the top 200 largest school districts by enrollment, all California local ballot measures, and notable local ballot measures from across the nation. Ballotpedia covers elections in the U.S. territories but not elections in other countries.
How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?
Email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.01.1Pennsylvania.gov, 'When are the polls open on Election Day?', accessed November 19, 2019
- ↑National Conference of State Legislatures Website, 'State Primary Election Types,' accessed January 6, 2014
- ↑Fair Vote, 'Congressional and Presidential Primaries: Open, Closed, Semi-Closed, and 'Top Two,' accessed January 6, 2014
- ↑Ballotpedia research conducted December 26, 2013, through January 3, 2014, researching and analyzing various state websites and codes.
- ↑VotesPA, “Voter Registation Requirements,” accessed October 5, 2019
- ↑VotesPA, “Register to Vote,” accessed October 5, 2019
- ↑VotesPA, “How and Where to Register to Vote,” accessed October 5, 2019
- ↑National Conference of State Legislatures, 'State Laws Governing Early Voting,' August 2, 2019
- ↑PennLive, 'Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf signs historic election reform bill into law,' October 31, 2019
- ↑Pennsylvania.gov, “Voting in Pennsylvania,” accessed October 1, 2019
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