How Do I Vote?

Frequently Asked Questions

In-Person Voting:

Should I check to see if I am registered at my current address?

YES -- there are 3 ways to do this:

Call 1-877-868-3772

Go to VotesPa.com and click on “Check Your Registration Status”

Many efforts are being made to help citizens vote as quickly as possible after they check in at the polling place. You can help speed things up by checking your registration status in advance at VotesPA.com and showing up at the correct polling place.

How can I find my polling place?

Polling places for Lansdowne are posted on VotesPA.com and LansdowneVotes.com. Polling places may change, so be sure to check at one of these sites before you go to vote in person.

Am I protected from Covid 19 if I vote in person?

Election officials are working hard to protect you and themselves.

Based on community-transmission data available at this time, wearing a mask is optional for both voters and poll workers. When possible social distancing is still encouraged. If the community-transmission rate in Delaware County increases closer to Election Day, the Delaware County Department of Public Health and the Delaware County Board of Elections may issue an update to require that poll workers (but not voters) wear masks.

Voters in line will be kept 6 feet apart with clearly marked distances.

Voting rooms are large, with tables and machines well-spaced apart. Each voter will have their own private space for marking the ballot and will be issued their own pen.

Tables, scanning machines, and other surfaces will be wiped with disinfectant before voters are admitted and repeatedly throughout the day.

These procedures have been in place during the 2020 and 2021 elections, and they succeeded in preventing the spread of Covid 19 among voters and poll workers.

If I’m not registered to vote, can I register on Election Day?

NO -- Pennsylvania does not have same-day registration. April 2023 will be the last day to register before the May 2023 election.

I lost my voter registration card. What should I do?

Don’t panic! You don’t need it to vote.

Do I need a photo ID to vote?

As a general rule, you do not need ID to vote. However, you do need one if you’re voting for the first time ever (congratulations!) or for the first time in a particular precinct.

Approved forms of photo ID include:

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

If you do not have a photo ID, your non-photo identification must include your name and address. Examples include:

Confirmation issued by the County Voter Registration Office
Non-photo ID issued by the Commonwealth of PA
Non-photo ID issued by the U.S. Government
Firearm permit
Current utility bill
Current bank statement
Current paycheck
Government check

When is Election Day, and what times are the polls open?

Election Day will be a Tuesday in May, 2023. Polling places are open from 7 AM to 8 PM -- if you are in line at 8 PM, you will be able to vote even if you haven’t gotten to the front of the line yet. If you are not in line by 8 PM, you will not be allowed to vote.

Make a plan for what time you are going to vote on Election Day -- planning ahead really helps!

Mail-In Voting

What is the process for voting by mail in Pennsylvania?

Complete an application to vote by mail by April. Either:

complete and submit the application on-line at VotesPA.com or
request an application by calling 610-891-4673.

SUBMIT THE APPLICATION IMMEDIATELY!

You will receive a confirmation of your mail-in status by email or regular mail.

You will receive a ballot in the mail. Don’t Submit a “Naked Ballot” -- use BOTH envelopes to return your ballot. Sign the outer envelope -- your vote doesn’t count unless you sign. Follow the instructions carefully and return your ballot as soon as possible. You will receive confirmation that your ballot was received.

>The Delaware County Board of Elections must receive your completed mail-in ballot by 8:00 p.m. on November 8!<

Even if you voted by mail last year, you have to apply again to vote by mail this year.

Drop-Boxes

In Lansdowne, a drop-box will be available in front of the firehouse at 26 N. Highland Ave. on Election Day. You do not have to use the drop-box in Lansdowne, however. You can put your completed ballot in any drop-box in Delaware County. Click here for a map of all drop-box locations in Delaware County.

What can I do if I’ve decided I don’t want to vote by mail in May even though I applied for a mail-in ballot?

First check where your polling place is at VotesPA.com or LansdowneVotes.com. Polling places may change, so be sure to check at one of these sites before you go to vote in person.

When you go to your polling place between 7 AM and 8 PM, bring your blank ballot with BOTH envelopes with you and give it to the Judge of Elections. Turning in your unused mail-in ballot will speed up your voting process. After you turn it in, you’ll be able to vote in the regular manner.

If you previously applied for permanent mail-in status and want to cancel it, you can do so by filling out this form and mailing it to:

Delaware County Bureau of Elections
2501 Seaport Drive
Suite BH120
Chester, PA 19013-2267

What should I do if I don’t receive confirmation that my application was received?

Call the DelCo Voter Hotline: 610-891-VOTE (8683)

What should I do if I don’t receive my ballot?

Call the DelCo Voter Hotline: 610-891-VOTE (8683)

What should I do if I don’t receive confirmation that my ballot was received?

Call the DelCo Voter Hotline: 610-891-VOTE (8683)

What should I do if I don’t receive the ballot before Election Day?

You may complete a provisional ballot in-person at your polling place on Election Day. Tell the poll worker that you applied for a mail-in ballot but never received it.

If you have additional questions about voting, feel free to send an email to Lansdowne.Votes@gmail.com.