Pennsylvania Voters Should Request Absentee Ballots Early for May Primary

Acting Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar has encouraged eligible Pennsylvania voters to submit applications for primary election absentee ballots before the May 14 deadline.

Under the state election code, applications for absentee ballots must be received no later than one week before Election Day. For this year’s May 21 primary election, the deadline falls on Tuesday, May 14.

Voted ballots must be received by the appropriate county election office by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 17.

Absentee ballots may be cast by individuals with illnesses or disabilities, individuals who will be away from their mu...