HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania voters can
use the Department of State's voter education Web site, VotesPA.com, to
prepare for the Nov. 3 municipal election, Secretary of the Commonwealth Pedro
A. Cortes said today.
"Because municipal and judicial elections directly shape the future course of
our local communities and our commonwealth, the department wants to ensure
voters are ready to cast their ballots in these important races," Cortes said.
"The VotesPA.com Web site offers a broad range of information to improve
voters' experiences at the polls."
VotesPA.com provides pertinent voter information, such as video demonstrations
of electronic voting systems, a polling place locator and a registration
confirmation tool. The site's Election Day assistance tool allows voters to
print their own one-page information sheet that lists their polling place,
directions and what to bring to the polls.
To confirm your registration on the site, scroll down to "Confirm Your
Registration" on the right-hand side of the screen, and click on "Find Out
Now." Voters can also call 1-877-VOTESPA (868-3772) or their county board of
elections for current registration information. County contact information is
listed on VotesPA.com.
If you do not appear to be registered, contact your county board of elections
immediately.
Pennsylvania law requires voters to present identification the first time they
go to the polls or if they have moved to a new polling place. Newly registered
voters who show up on Election Day without ID will be permitted to vote using
a provisional ballot, but this option should be used only as a last resort.
Approved forms of photo identification include:
-- Pennsylvania driver's license or PennDOT ID card,
-- ID issued by any Pennsylvania agency or U.S. government (e.g.,
passport),
-- U.S. Armed Forces ID,
-- Student ID, and
-- Employee ID.
If a voter does not have photo identification, they may use a non-photo
identification that includes their name and address. Approved forms of
non-photo identification include:
-- Voter ID card issued by the voter registration commission,
-- Non-photo ID issued by Pennsylvania or federal government ,
-- Firearm permit,
-- Current utility bill,
-- Current bank statement,
-- Current paycheck, and
-- Government check.
For more information about voter rights, responsibilities, and preparations,
visit VotesPA.com or call 1-877-VOTESPA (868-3772).
Media contact: Leslie Amoros or Charlie Young, 717-783-1621
SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of State
Leslie Amoros or Charlie Young, +1-717-783-1621, both of the Pennsylvania
Department of State
