Politics & Government

Last Chance: Get an Absentee Ballot for April 24 Primary

April 17 is the last day to apply for an absentee ballot for the primary election

Voters who want an absentee ballot for Pennsylvania's April 24 Primary Election have until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 to apply.

The following people qualify for an absentee ballot:

  • Members of the armed forces whether registered or not.
  • Hospitalized or bedridden veterans OUTSIDE the county of residence, whether registered or not.
  • Spouses and dependents of members of the armed forces residing with or accompanying them and absent from the municipality of residence.
  • Members of the Merchant Marine, and their spouses and dependents residing with or accompanying them and absent from the municipality of residence.
  • Persons in a religious or welfare group and their spouses and dependents residing with or accompanying them and absent from the municipality of residence.
  • Persons who, because of illness or physical disability, are unable to attend their polling place.
  • Persons that expect to be absent from the municipality of residence because of duties, vacation, occupation or business.
  • Persons that will be observing a religious holiday.
  • County employees who cannot vote due to duties on election day

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