Current Elections

The PGH 14 WIDC’s Primary Endorsement Forum is on March 17th 12-4:30 at the Schenley Ice Rink Lodge. MORE…

Thanks to everyone who came out the the Barbara Daly Danko Political Forum on January 28, this year it focused on the candidates for the US House of Representative 12th District. Watch the video here or embedded below:

The full 2024 Elections Calendar is here.

The 2024 Primary Election is on Tuesday, April 23.

General Election Day 2024 is Tuesday, November 5.

Polls are open 7am-8pm.

Anyone in line at 8:00pm will be allowed to vote.

Mail-in ballots are due RECEIVED by the Elections Department by 8 PM on the day of each election.

RETURNING CITIZENS: if your “feet are on the street”, you ARE eligible to vote! More …

STUDENTS: If you’ve lived in your voting district 30 days or more, you can vote there.


Last Day to register for the Primary Election: Monday, April 8, 2024

Last Day to register for a mail-in ballot: April 16, 2024, but don’t wait that long!

Last Day to register for the Municipal Election: Monday, October 21, 2024

Last Day to register for a mail-in ballot: October 29, 2024, but don’t wait that long!

YOU HAVE 3 OPTIONS FOR VOTING:

1) Mail-in Ballots (pretty new!)

  • Mail-in and absentee ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day in order to be counted.
  • You may NOT drop off a marked/voted ballot at the polling place on Election Day. You may vote in person at your polling place, by giving your entire absentee/mail-in ballot package (outer envelope, ballot, and secrecy envelope) to the poll worker, who will void (“spoil”) that ballot and allow you to vote in person.
  • Mail-in and absentee ballots can be dropped off at the Elections Office (address below). IMPORTANT NOTE:  Voters may only drop off their own ballots.

How to complete a mail-in ballot in 3 easy steps:

    1. Mark your ballot, carefully following all of the instructions.
    2. There are 2 envelopes and you must use both: place your ballot in the secrecy inner envelope (#1) and then put the secrecy envelope into the official outer envelope (#2). Be sure to sign the declaration on the outside of the outer envelope, or your ballot may not count.
    3. Return your ballot so it arrives at the county election office on time.
    4. Track your ballot to be sure it is received and processed HERE

Voting by mail is an easy, convenient and secure way to cast your ballot. FOR THE PRIMARY, apply by 5:00 p.m. one week before Election Day . You can apply online. Your ballot MUST BE RECEIVED, NOT JUST POSTMARKED, by 8:00 p.m. on ELECTION DAY.

 

2) Early Voting before Election Day

  • You can vote early in person or if you received a mail-in ballot you can bring it with you and put it in a drop box at the following locations and times. IMPORTANT NOTE:  Voters may only drop off their own ballots.
    1. Satellite Locations (IF there will be any) TBA
    2. County Election Office, 542 Forbes Ave, Downtown Pittsburgh

3) Election Day Voting

  • Check if you’re registered to vote, and that all of your information is correct. Need to change something? You must do so no later than 15 days before the election.
  • Visit the polling place locator to find where you will go to vote, and get directions to your polling place.
  • COVID-19 Mitigation Measures will still be in place on Election Day. Voters are asked to wear a face covering, observe physical distancing and to be cognizant of others around you.
  • First-time voters only – including individuals are are voting for the first-time at their new polling place, will be asked to show an approved form of identification. There are alternatives to a photo ID.

Changed Your Mind About How to Vote? 

This is not recommended due to the confusion this could cause and/or someone contesting your ballot, but if you absolutely must, then you have two options:

  • Take your unmarked/blank ballot, declaration envelope and all other materials received to your polling place. Let the poll workers know that you want to “spoil” your ballot so that you can vote in-person. You will need to turn over the ballot and materials to the poll workers who will note them as spoiled and place them in an envelope to be returned to Elections. Once done, you will sign in and be processed the same as any other voter.
  • If you did not receive your ballot or cannot find it, you can still go to your polling place, but you will have to cast a provisional ballot. Once voted, you will return your ballot to the poll workers who will secure it in an envelope and note the reason that you were asked to cast a provisional ballot. Your vote will not be counted on election day but will instead be returned to Elections and reviewed as part of the Return Board process. Once the board verifies that you cast no other vote in this election, the ballot will be opened, counted and added to the overall vote count.

Allegheny County Election Office:

Allegheny County Elections Division
542 Forbes Ave., Suite 604
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2953
(412) 350-4500

Pittsburgh and the 14th Ward are in Allegheny County.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of State elections information


Full 2024 Election Calendar

PA voting information source: https://www.vote.pa.gov/About-Elections/Pages/Election-Calendar.aspx Safe, accurate, and secure elections depend on every voter! To serve as an Election Officer the day of each election, apply here. The position is paid and includes paid training.

Date

Event

January 23, 2024 First day to circulate and file nomination petitions
February 13, 2024
Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions
February 14, 2024
First day to circulate and file nomination papers
February 20, 2024
Last day to file objections to nomination petitions
February 28, 2024
Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions
April 8, 2024 Last day to REGISTER before the primary
April 16, 2024 Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot
April 23, 2024 Last day for County Board of Elections to receive completed mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 P.M.)
April 23, 2024 GENERAL PRIMARY 
April 30, 2024 Last day for County Board of Elections to receive completed military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 P.M. on April 22)
August 1, 2024 Last day to circulate and file nomination papers
August 8, 2024 Last day to file objections to nomination papers
August 8, 2024 Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papers
August 12, 2024 Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primary
October 21, 2024 Last day to REGISTER before the November election
October 29, 2024 Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot
November 5, 2024 Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive completed mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 P.M.)
November 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION
November 12, 2024 Last day for County Board of Elections to receive completed military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 P.M. on November 4)
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