Politics & Government

Deadline for Voter Registration Is April 22

If you're new, if you've moved, if you've changed names or parties, you must register.

Pennsylvania residents who wish to vote in the upcoming May 21 primary elections must be registered by Monday, April 22.

Registered voters who have moved or changed their names or party affiliations must also notify their counties' elections divisions of their changes by April 22. An individual must be registered in a political party in order to vote in that party's primary.

In order to qualify to vote in Pennsylvania, one must be a U.S. citizen at least one month prior to the primary, a resident of the state and his or her election district at least 30 days prior to the primary, and 18 years of age on or before the day of the primary.

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Individuals needing to register in Allegheny County may apply in person between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday at the Office of the Registration Commission in Room 609 of the County Office Building at 542 Forbes Ave. in downtown Pittsburgh. The Elections Division will remain open until 5 p.m. on April 22 to accept hand-delivered voter registration forms.

Registration-by-mail forms may also be used to register or to change names, addresses or party affiliations. These forms are available at armed service recruitment centers, area agencies on aging and several branches of the U.S. Postal Service and state, county and municipal government offices. Registration-by-mail forms must be postmarked by April 22 in order to be processed for the May 21 primary. A registration form may also be obtained by visiting www.votespa.com and following the quick link to "Register to Vote."

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Once a registration form is completed and returned to the Elections Division, an approved applicant will receive a certificate of voter registration showing municipality, ward and/or election district, and assigned polling place.

Allegheny County residents who have questions or would like to verify their registration status should call the Elections Division at 412-350-4510 or visit the Elections Division website.


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