2024 Elections Guide
How to Use This Elections Guide
Federal, statewide, and local elections have a significant impact on how we do business.
Before you head to the polls, make sure you have all the knowledge needed to make an
educated decision. Browse this elections guide to learn more about the current election
landscape, the elections process, and how to ensure your vote is counted. Feel free to share this with your colleagues and employees to double the impact!
Make a Plan to Vote
If you’re voting in-person…
- Figure out where your polling location is, and if you’ve recently moved, make sure to update your voter registration information to get your new polling place.
- Confirm what time you’ll vote and how you’ll get there. In Pennsylvania, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line at or before 8 p.m. (when polls close), you will be allowed to cast your vote.
- Think about what you’ll need to bring to the polls. When voting at a polling place for the first time, you must show proof of identification. That can be a driver’s license, passport, student ID, or utility bill.
If you’re voting by mail-in ballot…
- Make sure to apply for your mail-in ballot early and to return it before election day. You can mail it in or deliver your ballot to the Lancaster County Board of Elections office.
- All registered PA voters can cast their ballot by mail – apply online today! Applications are available in multiple languages.
- You do not need an excuse to apply for a mail-in ballot.
Important Dates
October 21
Register to vote by October 21. If you’ve moved, changed your name, or wish to change your party affiliation, you can update your registration status online, by mail, or in person using the voter registration application form.
October 29
Mail-in ballot or absentee ballots must be requested by 5pm. Registered voters can apply for a Mail-in Ballot online, download, print, and mail in an application, or fill out an application in-person at the Lancaster County Office of Elections.
November 5
Completed mail-in ballots must be received by the Lancaster County Office of Elections by 8pm. Ballots may be mailed to: P.O. Box 2139 Lancaster, PA 1760. You can track the progress of your absentee or mail-in ballot at vote.pa.gov/MailBallotStatus. Voters may drop off their own ballots at 150 N Queen St. Suite 117 Lancaster, PA 17603.
Terms and Elections
Pennsylvania
| Governing Body | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | X | 4 | ||
| U.S. Senate | X | X | 6 | |
| U.S. House | X | X | 2 | |
| Governor | X | 4 | ||
| Other State Executive | X | X | 2 | |
| State Senate | X | X | 4 | |
| State House | X | X | 2 | |
| State Supreme Court | X | 10 | ||
| Appellate Court | X | 10 | ||
| Municipal Government | X | Varies | ||
| School Board | X | Varies | ||
| Ballot Measures | X | N/A |
LEARN MORE…
OVERVIEW OF STATE GOVERNMENT AND CONGRESS
Learn more about how our state and federal government work & find out who your legislators are here.
SEE WHAT’S ON YOUR BALLOT
Check out your personalized voter information at Vote411 and
Ballotpedia.
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Contact Kat DeSantis, Public Policy Coordinator
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