How to Vote
How To Vote In Chester County
In Chester County, there are several ways to vote.
- Mail-in / Absentee Voting
- In-person at polling place on Election Day
- In-person by mail-in ballot in one visit to Chester County Voter Services (or other designated location)
Many voters don’t know about the option to vote in-person.
If you are a registered Pennsylvania voter, you have the convenient option of applying for a mail-in ballot in person at your county elections office (or other designated location), then completing the ballot while there. In one visit, you can apply for and submit your mail-in ballot.
When ballots are ready, you can request, receive, vote and submit your mail-in or absentee ballot all in one visit to Chester County Voter Services. Contact your county election office to see if ballots are ready.
With this option, you can also void your original mail-in ballot if you made a mistake or get a new ballot if you never received your mail-in ballot.
First-Time Voters
If you are a newly registered Pennsylvania voter or if you will be voting in person at a new precinct in the next election, start here.
Information for first-time voters
Mail-in Ballot Voting
All registered voters may choose to vote by mail-in ballot instead of in person for any election. Pennsylvania also makes absentee ballots available for voters who have a specific reason they will be unable to vote in person, such as a disability or planned trip, on Election Day.
Details about mail-in and absentee ballots
Where to return your mail-in or absentee ballot
How to vote in-person by mail ballot
Learn about the annual mail ballot list
In-Person Voting
Every registered voter is assigned to a specific polling place where they can go in person on Election Day to cast their ballot. Start here to learn how to find your assigned polling place and to learn about your county’s voting system and what you will encounter when you vote in person.
