Question 1

Can non-citizens vote in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

No. It's illegal to vote in Pennsylvania in any election if you are not a U.S. citizen. This is also true for federal elections in all 50 states.

Question 2

Does Pennsylvania have a strict Voter ID requirement?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for all first-time voters.

Question 3

Are Pennsylvania's voting machines secure?

Accepted Answer

The voting machines that Pennsylvanians use to complete their ballots are not connected to the internet. This limits cybersecurity risks and protects machines from computer hackers.

Question 4

Are Pennsylvania ballot drop boxes secure and routinely monitored?

Accepted Answer

Many counties use video surveillance to monitor their drop boxes on a 24-hour basis.

Question 5

How does Pennsylvania make sure that election results are correct?

Accepted Answer

Audits are prescribed by state law following elections to help ensure everything is operating as it should and that votes are counted accurately. Pennsylvania counties conduct two types of post-election analyses: a 2% statistical sample required by statute, and a statewide risk-limiting audit (RLA). Each county's certified voting system provides a voter-verifiable paper record of each vote cast.

Question 6

Has Pennsylvania taken steps to avoid any instances of duplicate voter registration?

Accepted Answer

The Commonwealth is an active participant in a multi-state database to combat voter fraud and check duplicate voter registrations.

Question 7

How do I track my absentee or mail-in ballot?

Accepted Answer

You can check the status of your ballot online at vote.pa.gov/mailballotstatus or contact your county election office.

Question 8

Does Pennsylvania send mail ballot applications to voters who have not requested them?

Accepted Answer

No. If you would like to receive a mail ballot, the Department of State recommends using the official absentee or mail-in ballot application available on vote.pa.gov.

Question 9

What were the audit results of the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Each county conducted a statutorily required 2% statistical audit, which is a random sample of at least 2% of the ballots cast in their county – or 2,000 ballots, whichever is fewer. All counties reported accurate audit results. A statewide Risk Limiting Audit (RLA) also found accurate election results.

Question 10

Who investigates suspected election and voter fraud in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

The Pennsylvania Department of State oversees elections in Pennsylvania. If you are aware of election fraud or irregularities, you can report it to your county board of elections.

Question 11

How can I be sure state certification of election results are accurate?

Accepted Answer

As a matter of state law, certification is a mandatory, ministerial duty, meaning that officials have no discretion to refuse to certify accurate election results. RightCount is committed to protecting the certification process to help ensure that elections are concluded in a timely manner and the will of Pennsylvania voters is recognized.

Question 12

How do I become a poll worker?

Accepted Answer

Election officials and poll workers are people in your community. You can sign up to become a poll worker by visiting vote.pa.gov or your county elections office.

Question 13

Who do I call if I have a question about voting in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Elections are administered by the 67 County boards of elections in Pennsylvania. For information about how to contact your county's election and voter registration officials, visit vote.pa.gov.

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