Absentee and Mail-In Ballots

In Pennsylvania there are two options for mail ballots to request, complete and return to the County Board of Elections:

Absentee or Mail-In Ballots

Not sure which one to use? Learn more about Absentee and Mail-In Voting or

Begin Online Application for either (also includes links to download paper applications).

Unable to pick up and/or return your emergency absentee ballot yourself?

This form allows you to designate an agent to do it for you.

May 17, 2022 General Primary Absentee and Mail-In Voting Deadlines

Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 5:00 pm: Last day to apply for a civilian absentee or mail-in ballot. POSTMARKS DO NOT APPLY and original applications must be received (no facsimiles or emails)

Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 8:00 pm: All voted civilian absentee or mail-in ballots must be received by the County Board of Elections. If hand delivering, only the actual voter may return their ballot.

How to return your voted ballot:

Seal your voted ballot in the white inner secrecy envelope that indicates “official” ballot. Do not write or mark anything on the secrecy envelope.

Seal the secrecy envelope in the pre-addressed outer return envelope where the voter signs.

Sign and return to your county board of elections. Underneath your signature, fill-in the current date, NOT your date of birth.