You can now request to be added to the annual mail-in ballot list, which means you’ll receive a renewal application for a mail-in ballot every year. Once your request is approved, you will automatically receive a ballot for the remainder of the year and you don’t have to apply for each election.
You can learn more about annual mail-in ballot registration.
Voters with disabilities may designate someone to return their mail-in ballot.
If you have a disability that prevents you from applying for a mail-in ballot or returning your voted mail-in ballot yourself, you may authorize a designated agent to deliver election materials for you. You must designate someone in writing by using the Power of Attorney for Designated Agent Form or a form provided by your county.
The Department of State is committed to enhancing accessibility for voters with disabilities. Pennsylvania voters with disabilities now have the opportunity to mark their absentee or mail-in ballot electronically.
You can learn more about the remote ballot marking solution for voters with disabilities.
Here are the general steps on how to vote, prepare and return your mail-in ballot. Be sure to follow the instructions included with your ballot. Contact your county election office if you have any questions.
Under Pennsylvania law, voters must return their own ballots. The only exception to this is for voters with disabilities who have designated someone in writing to return their ballot. Register To Vote By Mail saves you time and effort.
