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Whether voting at a polling place or by mail ballot, make sure your vote counts. Learn about your rights at the polls: pa.gov/agencies/vote/voter-s…
Red, white, and blue striped border. Know your rights at the polls. Illustration of person submitting a ballot.

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Some counties provide secure and accessible drop boxes and drop-off locations for a voter to return their mail ballot for the Nov. 3 general election. 🗳️ Visit our website to find these locations and hours: vote.pa.gov/ReturnBallot
Mail Ballot Drop Boxes are available in some counties.

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Mail ballots have started arriving in the mailboxes of voters who requested them. You can track the status of your mail ballot at vote.pa.gov/MailBallotStatus. Interested in voting by mail but haven’t applied? Apply today at vote.pa.gov/ApplyMailBallot.
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Secretary Al Schmidt held a virtual media update on preparations for the Nov. 3 general election. This was the third in a series of weekly virtual updates to be held leading up to the election.
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Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt holds a virtual media update on preparations for the Nov. 3 general election. This is the third in a series of weekly virtual updates to be held leading up to the election. nitter.net/i/broadcasts/1YxNrbpyA…

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Secretary of the Commonwealth Holds Virtual General Election Update nitter.net/i/broadcasts/1YxNrbpyA…

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Secretary Al Schmidt today reminded Pennsylvanians that the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 midterm election is just one month away. Read more: pa.gov/agencies/dos/newsroom…
Secretary of the Commonwealth Reminds Eligible Pennsylvanians of Oct. 19 Voter Registration Deadline Ahead of November Election

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Are you registered to vote? ✅ Register online: vote.pa.gov/Register Is your voter registration information up to date? ✅ Find your registration status: vote.pa.gov/Status 🗳️ The last day to register to vote in the general election is Oct. 19.
Register to vote. Oct. 19, 2026 is the last day to register in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

ALT Register to vote. Oct. 19, 2026 is the last day to register in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

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Any activity that threatens, harasses, or intimidates voters at polling places, drop boxes, or county election offices is illegal. Learn more: pa.gov/agencies/vote/voter-s…
Voter intimidation is illegal at the polls and drop boxes.

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All eligible Pennsylvanians can securely vote by mail. The United States Supreme Court has decided that a USPS rule attempting to unlawfully regulate voting by mail will remain blocked. Counties are preparing to provide mail ballots as usual. Learn more: pa.gov/agencies/vote/electio…
Fact-checking PA Election Claims: USPS’s recent effort to change mail balloting rules has been stopped by the United States Supreme Court, and the law in Pennsylvania remains unchanged for the November 2026 election. Counties continue to prepare for a free, fair, safe, and secure election, which includes voting by mail. Pennsylvania will always defend the right of every eligible voter to cast their ballot by any lawful means, including in person, over the counter, or by mail.

ALT Fact-checking PA Election Claims: USPS’s recent effort to change mail balloting rules has been stopped by the United States Supreme Court, and the law in Pennsylvania remains unchanged for the November 2026 election. Counties continue to prepare for a free, fair, safe, and secure election, which includes voting by mail. Pennsylvania will always defend the right of every eligible voter to cast their ballot by any lawful means, including in person, over the counter, or by mail.

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Earlier this morning, Secretary Schmidt joined federal and state elected officials at a ceremony to honor four new inductees into the PA Voter Hall of Fame. 🎉 Congratulations to @CumberlandCoPA residents Elizabeth Schlusser, Ruth Glotfelty, Kenneth Glotfelty, and Robert Strasbaugh for their remarkable commitment to voting and civic engagement.
Congressman John Joyce, Secretary Al Schmidt, Senator Greg Rothman, State Rep. Thomas Kutz, and Cumberland County Commissioners with four inductees.

ALT Congressman John Joyce, Secretary Al Schmidt, Senator Greg Rothman, State Rep. Thomas Kutz, and Cumberland County Commissioners with four inductees.

Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt. Photo credit: Cumberland County

ALT Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt. Photo credit: Cumberland County

Secretary of the Commonwealth pictured with an inductee. Photo credit: Cumberland County

ALT Secretary of the Commonwealth pictured with an inductee. Photo credit: Cumberland County

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Secretary Schmidt joined @DauphinCounty officials at a ceremony today honoring six new inductees into the PA Voter Hall of Fame. 🎉 Congratulations to Dauphin County residents Barbara Jean Gallagher, Robert J. Gallagher, Leonard J. Bennett, Thomas F. Burns, James R. Akers, and Stanley Carl Segal for voting in every November election for the last 50 years.
Dauphin County Commissioners Justin Douglas, Mike Pries, and George P. Hartwick, III, Dauphin County Elections Director Chris Spackamn, and Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt pictured alonside inductees to the PA Voter Hall of Fame.

ALT Dauphin County Commissioners Justin Douglas, Mike Pries, and George P. Hartwick, III, Dauphin County Elections Director Chris Spackamn, and Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt pictured alonside inductees to the PA Voter Hall of Fame.

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ICYMI: The Department of State launched the 2026-27 Governor’s Civic Engagement Award program for Pennsylvania high school students on National Voter Registration Day. Read more: pa.gov/agencies/dos/newsroom…
Department of State Launches 2026-27 Governor’s Civic Engagement Award Program on National Voter Registration Day

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Secretary Al Schmidt held a virtual media update on preparations for the Nov. 3 general election. This was the second in a series of weekly virtual updates to be held leading up to the election.
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Some counties have begun mailing ballots to registered voters who requested one. You can track the status of your mail ballot at vote.pa.gov/MailBallotStatus Interested in voting by mail but haven’t applied? Apply today at vote.pa.gov/ApplyMailBallot.
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Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt holds a virtual media update on preparations for the Nov. 3 general election. This will be the second in a series of weekly virtual updates to be held leading up to the election. nitter.net/i/broadcasts/1RKZzBAlv…

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Secretary of the Commonwealth Holds Virtual General Election Update
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Today is National Voter Registration Day. Are you #ReadytoVotePA? Monday, Oct. 19 is the deadline to register to vote or update your voter information for the Nov. 3 general election. Register to vote here: vote.pa.gov/Register
Update your voter registration if...you changed your name, you moved, or you want to chnage your party affiliation.

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Maintaining accurate voter registration lists is essential to ensuring free, fair, safe, and secure elections. Hear from Bethany, one of Pennsylvania’s dedicated county election directors, on how she and her team keep voter rolls up to date.
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The Department of State publishes statewide voter registration statistics on the first business day of each week. Check out the interactive dashboard here: pa.gov/agencies/dos/resource…
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Pennsylvania Department of State retweeted
Governor Josh Shapiro
@GovernorShapiro
Sep 11
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we remember the nearly 3,000 souls who we tragically lost that day — and honor the bravery of the men and women who stood up to evil and ran towards danger while others were running away. I've ordered United States and Commonwealth flags on public grounds across Pennsylvania to fly at half-staff in observance of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. May we never forget their service and sacrifice. And may their memories forever be a blessing.
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