Make a Plan to Vote in Pennsylvania

This guide contains voter information resources designed for Duquesne University students, faculty, and staff voting in Pennsylvania in the 2023 elections. These resources include, but are not limited to registering to vote, updating your voter address, voting options, finding your voting location, and resources for learning more about your candidates. 

Registration Deadlines:

Voting Overview

• There are 4 ways to vote or change your voter registration.
  • Online
  • By Mail
  • In person at your county voter registration office
  • At PennDOT and some other government agencies

• For more details go to Voting In Pa.

 Dates to Remember

• November 7 is the next election
  • Polls are open from 7am to 8pm
  • Last day to register to vote: October 23
  • Last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot: October 31
  • Learn about General Elections.

Voting By Mail

• Your mail-in ballot must be postmarked and received by your county election office by 8 p.m. on the day of the election.
• In Allegheny County, the last chance to drop-off your mail-in or absentee ballot is between 7am - 8pm on Election Day, (always on Tuesday) at County Office Building, 542 Forbes Ave, Room 605, Downtown Pittsburgh, 15219.
  • You can always drop it off sooner.
• Didn't get your ballot? Simply go to your polling place on election day. You will receive a ballot or provisional ballot.
• Pennsylvania voters can now track the status of their Mail-in Ballot application or Mail-in Ballot.

Voting In-Person

• Voting in-person? Find your polling place.
• Bring your registration card with you and a form of ID if it's your first time voting at that polling place.
• Waiting in a long line to vote? Get free food by reporting long lines to Pizza to the Polls. 

Emergency Voting

• In emergency situations (such as an unexpected illness or disability or last-minute absence) following the deadline on the Tuesday before the election, you can request an Emergency Absentee Ballot.
• You must fill out the Emergency Absentee Ballot and submit it to the County Election Office on election day.

Voter Resources

• Voting 101: Make a Plan to VOTE
• Are you 18-24 years old? See the importance of Gen Z Votes.
• See the Upcoming Elections and Important Dates to Remember!

• More information on PA College Students.
• Contact Your Election Office.

Not Voting in Pennsylvania?

Learn how to register to vote in your state.

Work the Polls, Get Paid

•  Poll workers, aka election officers, earn from $150 to $175 for the day. New poll workers will also receive paid training.
  • Learn more or sign up here.