Voters in Pennsylvania will cast their votes in the 2024 primary election on Tuesday, April 23. There are a number of factors to keep in mind for the primary, and it’s important to have a primary election voting plan in place.

There’s still time to check your voter registration status and to review which options you have to cast your vote, whether it’s in person at your local polling place or by mail.

Below are a list of important dates, places, and required actions for the 2024 primary election.

Key Primary Election Dates

Mark your calendar for these key dates.

• April 8, 2024 – Last day to register to vote before the April 23 election.
• April 16, 2024 – Last day to apply for absentee or mail-in ballot. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. The mail-in-ballot is also available in Spanish.
• April 23, 2024 – Last day to return mail-in or absentee ballots. Ballots must be received by 8 p.m.

Register to Vote

The deadline to register to vote is April 8, 2024. If you are not registered, register now by completing the Voter Registration Application.

If you are uncertain of your registration status, check it by using the Pennsylvania Department of State Voter Registration Status Tool.

Voter Registration Applications are also available in Traditional Chinese and Spanish.

Military and overseas voters should use the federal form when applying for an absentee ballot.

Online voter registration is open until 11:59 p.m. on April 8.

Find Your Polling Place

For those voting in person, locate your polling place on election day with the Pennsylvania Department of State’s Polling Place Search Tool.

Polls are open on election day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Any person in line at 8 p.m. will still be allowed to vote.

Poll Workers

Allegheny County’s Elections Division is currently seeking and assigning poll workers.Those who participate can volunteer to serve as a judge, inspector, or clerk of election. Poll workers, also referred to as election officers, earn from $150 to $175 for the day. New poll workers also receive paid training.

Learn more about the Poll Worker Application process if you are interested in participating as a poll worker in the April 23 primary election.

First-Time Voter Information

First-time voters – including individuals who are voting for the first time at a polling place – will be asked to show an approved form of identification. All IDs must be valid and not expired. Accepted forms of identification include:

Approved forms of photo ID

• PA driver’s license or ID card issued by PennDOT
• ID issued by any other Commonwealth
• ID issued by the U.S. Government
• U.S. passport
• U.S. Armed Forces ID
• Student ID
• Employee ID

Approved forms of non-photo ID (must include the name and address of the elector)

• Voter’s identification and card issued by the voter registration commission
• Non-photo ID issued by the Commonwealth
• Non-photo issued by the U.S. Government
• Firearm permit
• Current utility bill
• Current bank statement
• Current paycheck
• Government check

Visit the Pennsylvania Voter Services website for any voting information questions.

Learn More

If you have questions about your registration status, polling place, or anything relating to the April 23 election, visit the Allegheny County Elections website or contact the county election office at 412-350-4500.

Address

Allegheny County Elections Division
542 Forbes Ave., Suite 312
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2953

Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.