Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 5, when you’ll be able to cast your vote for local, statewide, and national candidates.
In order for you to officially voice your preferences, though, you’ve got to be registered first. The election may feel like it’s still a ways away at this point, but it’s better to be early than late — here’s your checklist to make sure you’re ready in time.
✅ Check To See If You’re Already Registered
Find out if your voter registration is active and up to date using this tool, or by calling Philly’s voter registration office at (215) 686-1590. You can also check your polling place and political party.
✅ If You’re Not Registered, Make Sure You’re Eligible
According to the Pennsylvania Department of State, you’re allowed to vote if:
- You’ve been a U.S. citizen for at least one month before the election.
- You’ve been a resident of both Pennsylvania and your specific election district for at least 30 days before the election.
- You’ll be at least 18 years old on or before the day of the election.
✅ Register or Make Changes by Oct. 21!
You can fill out your voter registration application online with this form, by printing out and mailing this form, or in-person at the city’s voter registration office (520 N. Columbus Blvd, 5th Floor) or Board of Elections (City Hall, Room 142).
Keep in mind when choosing an option: the City Commissioners Office has to receive your application by Oct. 21.
If you’re already registered in PA but you moved, changed your name, or want to change your party affiliation, you can make changes to your registration before Oct. 21 as well.
❗ FYI: Today Is the Last Day to Register To Vote in the Sept. 17 Special Election
There are special elections happening on Tuesday, Sept. 17 in two Pennsylvania House districts: the 195th (parts of North Philly and Center City, including pieces of Strawberry Mansion, Fairmount, and Brewerytown) and the 201st PA House district (part of North and Northwest Philly, including pieces of Germantown, West Oak Lane, and Nicetown-Tioga). Each race has just one uncontested Democratic candidate on the ballot.
If you live in one of those districts, today (Sept. 3) is the last day to register to be eligible to vote on Sept. 17. And if you register now, you’ll also be eligible to vote in the November election.
