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Mail ballots are now available in about 50 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties, allowing early voting options such as mail, in-person voting at election offices, and drop boxes. Over 1.6 million mail-in ballot applications have been received, with Democrats applying at more than twice the rate of Republicans.
Early Voting Options Available in 50 Pennsylvania Counties
Mail ballots are now accessible in approximately 50 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties, allowing voters multiple early voting options including mail, in-person at county election offices, or via drop boxes and satellite election offices where available.
In Philadelphia, 150,000 mail-in ballots have been dispatched. The city has opened eight satellite election offices operating seven days a week and set up over 30 drop boxes.
In Allegheny County, home to Pittsburgh, voters can use local election offices and, starting Oct. 15, satellite locations. Seven more will open on Oct. 29.
Montgomery County has eight satellite offices and 18 drop boxes available.
Bucks County has three satellite offices and three drop boxes, with eight more by Oct. 21.
In Luzerne County, a previous decision against drop boxes was reversed after a lawsuit by the ACLU. Drop boxes are now in Hazleton and Wilkes-Barre.
The Department of State lists counties with available ballots. Check here for satellite offices and drop boxes in your county.
Over 1.6 million voters have applied for mail-in ballots for the Nov. 5 election, with Democrats outnumbering Republicans more than two-to-one.
Nearly 9 million Pennsylvanians have registered to vote, mirroring 2020’s presidential election numbers. The voter registration deadline is Oct. 21, and mail-in ballot applications must be submitted by Oct. 29.
Not sure if you’re registered? Check here for your voter registration status, ballot details, and voting plan.
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