Registering to Vote:

To be eligible to vote in Pennsylvania, you must:

  • Be a citizen of the United Statesfor at least one month before the next primary, special, municipal, or general election.
  • Be a resident of Pennsylvania and the election districtin which you want to register and vote for at least 30 days before the next primary, special, municipal, or general election.
  • Be at least 18 years of ageon or before the day of the next primary, special, municipal, or general election.

You have a choice of which address to use to register to vote:

  • You can register and vote where you live while attending college in PA or at your prior home address, provided your family or guardian still resides there.
  • If you register where you live while attending college in PA, you can use an on-campus or off-campus address.
  • You can only be registered in one place at a time.

The Deadlines to Register to Vote by State:

  • Pennsylvania:  
    • Online registration deadline: 15 days before Election Day
    • Register by mail deadline: Must be received 15 days before Election Day
    • In person registration deadline: 15 days before Election Day
  • Delaware:
    • Online registration deadline: 24 days before Election Day
    • Register by mail deadline: Must be postmarked 24 days before Election Day
    • In-person registration deadline: 24 days before Election Day
  • Maryland: 
    • Online registration deadline: 21 days before Election Day
    • Register by mail deadline: Must be postmarked 21 days before Election Day
    • In-person registration deadline: Available up to and including on Election Day
  • New Jersey:
    • Online registration deadline: 21 days before Election Day
    • Register by mail deadline: Must be postmarked 21 days before Election Day
    • In-person registration deadline: Available up to and including on Election Day
  • Registration information for additional states can be found HERE .