Your Questions Answered: How Are Votes Certified in Pa.?
State law has long established that officials have a mandatory, nondiscretionary duty to certify elections and confirm results are accurate and fair.
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Your Questions Answered: What Can I Expect on Election Day?
Pennsylvania utilizes about 45,000 poll workers to staff 9,000 voting locations in communities across the state on Election Day. Here’s what you can expect on Nov. 5.
Only U.S. Citizens Vote in Pa.
There are strict laws and safeguards in place to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections in Pennsylvania. Learn more about the safeguards in place.
Voter Education Toolkit
The Department of State is working to promote public confidence in elections and educate voters about the elections in 2024. The initiative aims to inform voters about key information about election deadlines and how to vote. Check out the official Voter Education Toolkit.
Pa.’s Election Hotline
Pennsylvania’s election process is safe and secure. The state is expanding its work to protect your right to vote with a new hotline to report concerns: 1-877-VOTES-PA.
Voting Machines
Election officials publicly inspect and confirm the accuracy of equipment used for casting, tallying and reporting votes. Check out the demo for the voting system in your county.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE STRENGTH OF OUR ELECTIONS
Pennsylvania’s elections are safe, secure and accurate. Show your trust in our elections by joining us as we work to educate voters and build trust in the process. Stay informed by signing up for our newsletter or by sharing your own story so all of us can trust that our votes are protected, and that election results are accurate.