May 5, 2025 Allegheny County Seeking Poll Workers for May 20 Primary Election Allegheny County is looking for poll workers to assist in the primary election on Tuesday, May 20. Learn More Poll workers earn anywhere from $150 to $175 for the day. New poll workers also receive paid training. Also referred to as election officers, poll workers can serve in various roles on Election Day, including judge, inspector, or clerk of elections. Poll workers must be comfortable with interacting with the public and keeping up to date with election changes. There is a high performance expectation on Election Day and well-trained poll workers play an important role in the success of elections. To be a poll worker, one must: Be a registered Allegheny County voter Not hold, or within two months have held, any public office, appointment, or employment in or under the U.S. government, Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, or any city Not be a candidate who is running for public office on the ballot in that district, except for judge or inspector of election Perform the duties of the office in a nonpartisan manner Those interested can register on Allegheny County’s website.
March 26, 2024 April 23 Primary Election Information and Key Dates 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.
