This section of PALawHelp.org has information on the voting rights enjoyed by the citizens of Pennsylvania.
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Guide to voting
One of the most important rights of American citizens is the right to vote. Voting gives you the opportunity to help shape your community. This guide from the vote.gov and U.S. Election Assistance Commission is your guide to Federal Voting Rights Laws. It explains how the voting system works and how you can protect your right to vote.
Pennsylvania Voting & Elections
This is Pennsylvania's official voter information website. This site is a comprehensive voting resource for all eligible citizens in Pennsylvania.
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.
Voting and Election Information in Pennsylvania
As American citizens, voting is our most important civic duty. Our democracy depends on all of us being informed and active voters. Here is information from the Office of Attorney General, to make sure that your voting experience goes smoothly and that you don’t run into or cause any issues at the polls.
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.
Guide to voting
One of the most important rights of American citizens is the right to vote. Voting gives you the opportunity to help shape your community. This guide from the vote.gov and U.S. Election Assistance Commission is your guide to Federal Voting Rights Laws. It explains how the voting system works and how you can protect your right to vote.
Pennsylvania Voting & Elections
This is Pennsylvania's official voter information website. This site is a comprehensive voting resource for all eligible citizens in Pennsylvania.
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.
Voting and Election Information in Pennsylvania
As American citizens, voting is our most important civic duty. Our democracy depends on all of us being informed and active voters. Here is information from the Office of Attorney General, to make sure that your voting experience goes smoothly and that you don’t run into or cause any issues at the polls.
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.
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.