Here are important voter calendar dates for Pennsylvania leading up to the November 2024 election:
- September 10, 2024: Last day before the September 17, 2024 Special Election on which official applications for civilian absentee ballots may be received by the county board of elections (Tuesday before special election. 25 P.S. § 3146.2a(a))
- September 17, 2024: SPECIAL ELECTION. All mail-in and civilian absentee ballots for the September 17, 2024 Special Election must be received by the county board of elections no later than 8:00 P.M. on this day to be counted (Election Day. 25 P.S. § 3146.6(c) and 25 P.S. § 3150.16(c))
- September 24, 2024: Last day for county boards of elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots for the September 17, 2024 Special Election (By 5:00 P.M. on the 7th day following a primary or election and must be voted no later than 11:59 P.M. on September 16. 25 P.S. § 3146.8(g)(1) & 25 Pa.C.S. § 3511(a))
- October 21, 2024: Last day to REGISTER to vote in the November 5, 2024 General 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 voted mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 P.M.)
- November 5, 2024: GENERAL ELECTION
- November 6, 2024: First day to REGISTER after November election
- November 12, 2024: Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 P.M. on November 6)
Here are the important voter calendar dates for New Jersey leading up to the November 2024 election:
- September 8 – September 16, 2024: Early Voting Period
- September 11, 2024: Deadline to apply for a Mail-In Ballot by Mail for Special General Election
- September 14, 2024: Deadline for Application to Receive Special General Election Mail-In Ballots by Electronic Means for Qualified Overseas Civilian and Military Voters
- September 17, 2024 – by 3:00 p.m.: Deadline for In-Person Mail-In Ballot Applications for Special General Election
- September 18, 2024: Special General Election Day
- September 18, 2024: Deadline for Post Office Receipt of Mail-In Ballots from the Special General Election
- September 18, 2024: Deadline for In-Person Submission of Special General Election Mail-In Ballots to County Boards of Election and to Authorized Ballot Drop Boxes
- September 20, 2024: Deadline for Receipt by County Boards of Elections of Mail-In Ballots by Delivery of the United States Postal Service that DO NOT Bear a Postmark of Delivery
- September 21, 2024: Commencement of Mailing of Mail-In Ballots for General Election
- September 24, 2024: Deadline for Receipt of Timely Mailed Postmarked Mail-In Ballots to County Boards of Election
- September 29, 2024: Deadline for Receipt of Cure Form to County Boards of Election
- October 14, 2024: Deadline for Meeting of Board of State Canvassers to Certify Special General Election Results
- October 15, 2024: Voter Registration Deadline for General Election
- October 15, 2024: Mandated Evening Voter Registration Available for General Election in Offices of County Commissioners of Registration
- October 23, 2024: Mailing of Sample Ballots for General Election
- October 26 - November 3, 2024: Early Voting Period
- October 29, 2024: Deadline to apply for a Mail-In Ballot by Mail for General Election
- November 1, 2024: Deadline for Application to Receive General Election Mail-In Ballots by Electronic Means for Qualified Overseas Civilian and Military Voters
- November 4, 2024 – by 3:00 p.m.: Deadline for In-Person Mail-In Ballot Applications for General Election
- November 5, 2024: General Election Day
- November 5, 2024: Deadline for Post Office Receipt of Mail-In Ballots from the General Election
- November 5, 2024: Deadline for In-Person Submission of General Election Mail-In Ballots to County Boards of Election and to Authorized Ballot Drop Boxes
- November 7, 2024: Deadline for Receipt by County Boards of Elections of Mail-In Ballots by Delivery of the United States Postal Service that DO NOT Bear a Postmark of Delivery
- November 11, 2024: Deadline for Receipt of Timely Mailed Postmarked Mail-In Ballots to County Boards of Election
- November 16, 2024: Deadline for Receipt of Cure Form to County Boards of Election
Here are the important voter calendar dates for Delaware leading up to the November 2024 election:
- August 28 - September 8, 2024: (excluding Sept 1 and 2 due to Labor Day). Early Voting for the September 10, 2024 State Primary Election offered at designated Early Voting Sites in each county. Please call the Department of State (302-739-4277) or check the Department’s website for locations of Early Voting Sites in each county.
- September 9, 2024: Deadline to request an absentee or mail-in ballot. In-person and online requests may be made on September 9, while requests via mail must be received by this date.
- September 10, 2024: State Primary Election Polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Only registered voters from participating parties may vote. Voters who were automatically registered to vote at DMV by the State Primary Election Voter Registration Deadline of August 17, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. and have their party listed on their voter registration as No Party-AVR may change their political party affiliation at the polling place in order to vote in their party’s State Primary Election. Absentee ballots must be returned by 8pm to the County Election Office in which the voter resides.
- October 12, 2024: Deadline to register to vote in the General Election.
- October 21, 2024: Deadline for uniformed service members and citizens living outside the U.S. to register to vote before the General Election.
- October 25-November 3, 2024: Early Voting Period for 2024 General Election begins. Early Voting for the November 5, 2024 General Election offered at designated Early Voting Sites in each county. Please call the Department (302-739-4277) or check the Department’s website for locations of Early Voting Sites in each county.
- November 1, 2024: Deadline for the Department of Elections Offices to mail absentee ballots for the General Election.
- November 4, 2024 - Noon: Deadline for Department of Elections Offices to issue absentee ballots for the General Election.
- November 5, 2024: 2024 General Election - polls open from 7am-8pm. Voters must return voted absentee ballots to the Department of Elections office in their respective counties by 8pm.
For voter information specific to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, here are some important websites:
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia City Commissioners Office: https://www.philadelphiavotes.com
This site provides information on voter registration, election details, polling locations, and other election-related resources for Philadelphia residents.
Pennsylvania
- PA Department of State Voter Information: https://www.vote.pa.gov
This is the official Pennsylvania voter information portal, offering resources for registration, mail-in voting, and election results.
New Jersey
- New Jersey Division of Elections: https://www.nj.gov/state/elections
This website provides voter registration information, election calendars, polling place locators, and details on mail-in and absentee voting.
Delaware
- Delaware Department of Elections: https://elections.delaware.gov
This site offers voter registration, election information, and resources on absentee voting and polling places.