How do I register to Vote?1. Register ONLINE 2. Get a voter registration form from:
3. Apply to Register to Vote in Person You may apply to register to vote at:
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Do I qualify for an Absentee Ballot?
How do I get an Absentee Ballot?Print and mail the application form to the Delaware County Election Board:
Govt Center Bldg
201 W Front St Media PA 19063-2728
After I Apply, how do I Vote?
Tips for filling out, receiving, and submitting your absentee ballot:
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Do I need an ID to Vote?Only first time voters will need to show ID, but it does not need to be a photo ID. If you do not have a photo ID, you can use a non-photo identification that includes your name and address. Approved forms of non-photo ID include:
If you want to obtain a Photo ID: Photo ID that will be accepted at your polling location include:
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What is a Provisional Ballot?Under certain circumstances, some voters will be permitted to cast a provisional ballot in the primary election. These ballots will be examined within three days of the election to determine if the person casting the ballot was indeed eligible to vote. If so, they will be counted as regular votes. Why would I need to cast a Provisional Ballot?Voters will be given the chance to cast a provision ballot at their polling place in the following circumstances:
There are two instances in which voters will be required to cast a provisional ballot:
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What if I have a Complaint?
Voters who believe that a state or local election official or employee has violated provisions of the Help America Vote Act have the right to file a complaint with the state Bureau of Elections and have that complaint considered, ruled on and resolved within 90 days. The following are examples of circumstances under which a complaint should be filed:
- You believe an election official or employee has violated the requirement that a new voter present an approved form of photo or non-photo ID at the polling place.
- You are denied the opportunity to cast a provisional ballot if your voting status is challenged.
- You believe information that is required to be posted at the polling place is incomplete, missing or inaccessible to you.
Where do I get a Complaint Form?
- The Bureau of Elections offices
210 North Office Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 787-5280 - By e-mail request to RA-BCEL@state.pa.us. Download at the Pennsylvania Department of State website at www.dos.state.pa.us.
The purpose of the Help America Vote Act and related state laws changing voting procedures and requirements in Pennsylvania is to reduce the instances of voter fraud, and to ensure that every person who is eligible to vote and who appears to vote is given the opportunity to do so and have that vote counted.
If you are not sure you are registered or eligible to vote, or if you have a question about where your polling place is, you may contact the Delaware County Voter Registration Office by phone at (610) 891-4659 or by e-mail at voterreg@co.delaware.pa.us
If you have questions about voting procedure or encounter any irregularities or problems at the polling place on Election Day, you can call the Delaware County Bureau of Elections at (610) 891-4120. Attorneys are on hand at the bureau during Election Day to answer your questions or respond to your complaints.
More information about the Help America Vote Act and how it is being implemented in Pennsylvania, including an example of the voter complaint form and a more detailed description of the complaint procedure under the Help America Vote Act, is available online at www.hava.state.pa.us
Voter/Election Resources
Delaware County Election Bureau
Delaware County Voter Registration Office
If you are not sure you are registered or eligible to vote, or if you have a question about where your polling place is, you may contact the Delaware County Voter Registration Office by phone at (610) 891-4659 or by e-mail at voterreg@co.delaware.pa.us