Common Cause Poll Workers Training
Every election year, Election Protection recruits, trains, and deploys thousands of volunteers across the nation. These trained, nonpartisan volunteers serve as voters’ first line of defense against confusing voting rules, outdated infrastructure, rampant misinformation, and needless obstacles to the ballot box.
Upcoming Training Days
* Saturday, October 26, 1:00pm
* Wednesday, October 30, 7:00 pm
* Saturday, November 2, 11:00 am
*recorded, on-demand training is also available
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Step 1 - Sign up to begin the process.
Step 2 - Update your Profile
Step 3 - Register & Complete Training
Step 4 - Sign Up for Shifts
Get Ready To Vote : 2025
Verifying Your Identity
When you vote for the first time in your election district, you must show a form of identification. For a complete list of acceptable forms of photo and non-photo identification, visit www.vote.pa.gov or call your County elections office or 1-877-VOTESPA (1-877-868-3772).
Mail-In Voting
Your county elections office must receive your application for a mail-in ballot by 5:00 PM on the Tuesday before the election. Postmarks do not count. The mail-in section of the form is only for requesting a mail-in ballot and permanent mail-in status. For more information about the different eligibility requirements for mail-in and absentee voting, visit www.vote.pa.gov/MailBallot
In The Military?
If you are on active duty or you are a hospitalized or bedridden veteran, you can register at any time. See www.fvap.gov for more information.
College Student in Pennsylvania?
If you are a college student who attends college in Pennsylvania, you can register where you live while attending school. For more information, see www.vote.pa.gov. You may only register and vote in one place.
Incarcerated or Convicted of a Felony?
You may register and vote if:
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You are incarcerated, awaiting trial, but have not been convicted.
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You are incarcerated after being convicted of a misdemeanor only
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You have been released from prison, jail, or a halfway house after completing your term of incarceration
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You are on probation or released on parole
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You are under house arrest. You should register at the address where you live, except that you cannot use a prison or half-way house address for your registration.
See www.vote.pa.gov for more information.