>>State To Cover Costs To Mail Ballot This Fall

(Harrisburg, PA) -- State officials are going to pick up the cost of the stamp if you plan to mail in your ballot this fall. It’s believed that decision to cover the 55-cent stamp will cost several million dollars. The funds needed will be taken from the federal coronavirus relief bill.

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What is a mail-in ballot?

Recent voting reforms established a new convenient way for Pennsylvanians to vote: mail-in ballots.

Similar to an absentee ballot, you may apply to receive a mail-in ballot in the mail to complete, and return to your county election office. However, unlike an absentee ballot, you may simply request a mail-in ballot without providing a reason.

Who may apply for a mail-in ballot?

Registered voters canapply to vote by mail-in ballot for an election.

Military and overseas voters should visit the information for military and overseas voters web page for information on how to obtain a ballot.

How do I apply for a mail-in ballot?

Online Application

Registered voters canapply to vote by mail-in ballot in an electionwith avalid PA driver’s license or photo I.D.from the PA Department of Transportation (PennDot).

Apply for a mail-in ballot.

By Mail 

Beginning 50 days before an election, voters can download a mail-in ballot application form votespa.com. Print, complete, sign, and deliver or mail the application to your county election office.

In-Person

Beginning 50 days before an election, voters can stop by a county election office to apply in person. If the county’s ballot is finalized and available, you may request and promptly receive your mail-in ballot. Find a county election office near you.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline for your county to receive your application for a mail-in ballot is before 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday before the election.

How do I fill out and submit a mail-in ballot?

After you receive your mail-in ballot:

Fill out your mail-in ballot.
Place your ballot in the secrecy envelope and then put the sealed secrecy envelope into the official envelope. Note: Be sure to sign the form, or your ballot may not count.
Mail or hand-deliver your completed absentee ballot to your county election officeby8:00 p.m. on Election Day for it to be counted.

Where can I find more information about mail-in voting?

To learn more about mail-in voting and other voting reforms visit the Pennsylvania Department of State’s resource on Act 77 reforms.

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