Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 5, when you’ll be able to cast your vote for statewide and national candidates.
To officially voice your preferences, though, you’ve got to be registered first. The election may feel like it’s still a ways away at this point, but it’s better to be early than late — here’s your checklist to make sure you’re ready in time.
✅ Check To See If You’re Already Registered
Find out if your voter registration is active and up to date using this tool, or by calling Pittsburgh’s voter registration office at (412) 350-4500. You can also check your polling place and political party.
✅ If You’re Not Registered, Make Sure You’re Eligible
According to the PA Department of State, you’re allowed to vote if:
- You’ve been a U.S. citizen for at least one month before the election.
- You’ve been a resident of both Pennsylvania and your specific election district for at least 30 days before the election.
- You’ll be at least 18 years old on or before the day of the election.
✅ Register or Make Changes by Oct. 21!
You can fill out your voter registration application online with this form, by printing out and mailing this form, or in person at the county’s voter registration office (542 Forbes Ave., Room 312).
You can also register at these satellite voting centers in Pittsburgh:
- Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall in Oakland: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Oct. 15 to 17
- Community College of Allegheny County, Homewood: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 19, 20, 26, and 27
Keep in mind when choosing an option: the Elections Division office has to receive your application postmarked by 5 p.m. Oct. 21.
If you’re already registered in PA but you moved, changed your name, or want to change your party affiliation, you can make changes to your registration before Oct. 21 as well.
