With Election Day just around the corner, Pennsylvania remains a key battleground in the search for the White House. While millions of people have taken advantage of early voting, millions more will go to the polls in person on Tuesday.
While the presidential contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is a top priority for many Americans, several important state and local elections will also be on local ballots.
Here’s what Pennsylvanians need to know about polling place hours and other guidelines.
When do polls open in Pennsylvania?
Polls for the 2024 election open in Pennsylvania at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, November 5. Be sure to check your assigned voting location before heading to the polls; This may have changed since you last voted.
According to the Commonwealth’s website, the busiest times of day for voting are mornings and evenings.
Do I need an ID to vote in Pennsylvania?
If a Pennsylvania resident is voting in an election for the first time or voting at a new polling place, he/she must bring acceptable identification.
Forms of accepted photo identification include a Pennsylvania driver’s license or PennDOT ID card, an ID issued by a Commonwealth agency, an ID issued by the U.S. government, a U.S. passport, a U.S. Armed Forces ID, a student ID, or a employee ID.
If you do not have a photo ID, you can use an approved non-photo ID that shows your name and address. Forms such as a confirmation or voter registration card issued by your county election office, a non-photo ID issued by the Commonwealth, a non-photo ID issued by the federal government, a firearms permit, a utility bill, bank statement, or check with your address have been approved as not -photo identifications.
When you arrive, voters will report to the polling stations. Voters can mark a paper ballot by hand or cast a vote using a machine.
When do the polls close in Pennsylvania?
Polls close at 8:00 PM ET. If you are in line at 8 p.m., you can vote.
Click here to find your polling station.