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You may vote a provisional ballot if you meet specific conditions.

You may vote a provisional ballot if:

  • You try to vote in an election district and your name does not appear on the poll book and the elections officials cannot determine your registration.
  • If you do not have an approved form of ID when you appear to vote
  • The election official says you are not eligible to vote.

You are required to vote by provisional ballot if:

  • You're voting as a result of a Federal or State court order.
  • You are voting as a result of an order extending the time established for closing the polls by state law that is in effect 10 days before an election.

Provisional ballots are counted 7 days after Election Day. You can check the status of your provisional ballot using the information provided to you on the provisional ballot identification receipt, call 1-877-VOTES-PA or visit the department of state. Provide your provisional ballot identification number.

 

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