This section of PALawHelp.org has information on the voting rights enjoyed by the citizens of Pennsylvania.
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Know Your Voting Rights - Your Guide to Federal Voting Rights Laws
This guide from the U.S. Department of Justice is your guide to Federal Voting Rights Laws. It explains how the voting system works and how you can protect your right to vote.
Report voting issues
Information from the U.S. Department of Justices on how to report voting issues, including possible civil rights violations and possible federal criminal civil rights violations. Also information on finding the election laws, voting hours, or polling place locations in your state and general voting rights.
Shapiro Administration Reminds Pennsylvanians with Disabilities of Available Resources to Help Eligible Voters Make Their Voices Heard
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Val Arkoosh and joined partners from Self Advocates United as 1, the Arc of Pennsylvania, and Disability Rights Pennsylvania to share resources that are available to help eligible Pennsylvanians with disabilities prepare for the November 5 General Election and exercise their right to vote.
Voters' Rights Guide
This guide from the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General explains your rights as a voter in Pennsylvania and provides information about what you can do if anyone attempts to interfere with you exercising your right to vote.
Voting in Pennsylvania
Learn how to exercise your right to vote. This guide will help connect you with Pennsylvania’s voting and election services.
Voting Rights
Information on Voting Rights from the U.S. Department of Justice. The Voting Section of the Civil Rights Division of the Department enforces the civil provisions of the federal laws that protect the right to vote, including the Voting Rights Act, the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, the National Voter Registration Act, the Help America Vote Act and the Civil Rights Acts.
Your Voting Rights
Overview of your rights to vote including registering to vote and casting your ballot.
Federal Court Finder
Find a federal court location by location or court name, including appellate, district, bankruptcy, probation and pretrial office, or federal defender organization. Each District Court has its own local forms which are generally available on the Court website.
Your Voting Rights
Overview of your rights to vote including registering to vote and casting your ballot.
Do You Need a Court Interpreter? (Video)
This video from the PA Courts explains how to request a court interpreter; what to expect; how to communicate with court staff outside the courtroom; and who is qualified to be a court interpreter.
Know Your Voting Rights - Your Guide to Federal Voting Rights Laws
This guide from the U.S. Department of Justice is your guide to Federal Voting Rights Laws. It explains how the voting system works and how you can protect your right to vote.
Report election complaints
If you are aware of election fraud or irregularities, you can report it to your county board of elections using an online form. You must be registered to vote in Pennsylvania to file a complaint using this online complaint form. Therefore, your name and address information must match your voter registration record. View this resource for more information about filing a complaint.
Report voting issues
Information from the U.S. Department of Justices on how to report voting issues, including possible civil rights violations and possible federal criminal civil rights violations. Also information on finding the election laws, voting hours, or polling place locations in your state and general voting rights.
Voters' Rights Guide
This guide from the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General explains your rights as a voter in Pennsylvania and provides information about what you can do if anyone attempts to interfere with you exercising your right to vote.
Voters Rights in Effect at Polling Places on Election Days
The Office of the Attorney General created this guide to help you understand your rights as a voter on election days at polling places.
Voting by mail-in or absentee ballot is safe, secure, and easy.
In Pennsylvania, you have two options for mail ballots: (1) Mail-in ballot – Any qualified voter may apply for a mail-in ballot. You may simply request this ballot without a reason; and (2) Absentee ballot – If you plan to be out of the municipality on election day or if you have a disability or illness that prevents you from going to your polling place on election day, you can request this ballot type, which still requires you to list a reason for your ballot. Learn more about voting by mail from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Voting - Information for College Students
If you're a PA college student, you have many options to vote. This site provides information on registering to vote; voting by mail; voting in person; and other frequently asked questions from college students.
Voting in Pennsylvania
Learn how to exercise your right to vote. This guide will help connect you with Pennsylvania’s voting and election services.
Voting Rights
Information on Voting Rights from the U.S. Department of Justice. The Voting Section of the Civil Rights Division of the Department enforces the civil provisions of the federal laws that protect the right to vote, including the Voting Rights Act, the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, the National Voter Registration Act, the Help America Vote Act and the Civil Rights Acts.
Your voting rights and the law
You have rights as a voter protected by both federal and Pennsylvania law. Use this resource from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to learn about your rights.