First Time Voting?

If you are voting in Pennsylvania for the first time or if you are voting at a new polling place, here’s how to get ready to go to the polling place on Election Day.

What do I need to prepare?

The first time you vote, you must bring a photo or non-photo ID. Go online to www.votespa.com to look up your polling place location.

Learn about the voting system in your county and see a demo of how it works.

Review the candidates and measures that are on the ballot and plan who you will vote for in advance. You can find a sample ballot on your county election office website.

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