PennLive is counting down the days until the elections of November 5, 2024. This is what you need to know today:

Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt said in a pre-election briefing. that efforts to undermine the integrity of the electoral process are their greatest concerns. They are “designed to discourage confidence and participation in our electoral system, and we hope that will continue.” spread in the coming weeks so voters need to be alert” and rely on reliable sources for information, he said.

Cases of voter intimidation can be reported to county elections offices, county district attorneys, and the Department of State at 877-868-3772.

who is running

For more information about the candidatesvisit The PennLive Voter Guide. Candidates participating in this year’s elections were invited to submit information to the Pennsylvania League of Women Voterswhich partnered with PennLive to create the voter guide.

In addition to the presidential campaign, Pennsylvanians will vote in elections for the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives. along with the state treasurer, auditor general and attorney general.

How to vote in Pennsylvania

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5.. Polls will be open from 7 am to 8 pm If you are in line to vote before 8 pm, you can still vote.

The deadline to register to vote in this year’s presidential election has passed. Registration will be available again. starting November 6.

Mail-in ballots They must also be turned in by 8 pm on November 5; postmarks do not count. The deadline to request a mail-in ballot has passed, but emergency absentee ballots may be available.

You must vote at the polling place where you are registered. The Pennsylvania Department of State has an online search tool that can tell you where that is.

Only first-time voters must show identification at a polling place.

Anyone who has trouble voting on Election Day has the right to fill out a provisional ballot; you can call 1-877-868-3772; or they can contact their county elections office.

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