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What is a Primary Election?

The Primary Election is an election by the political parties to nominate their candidates for the General Election ballot. No one is elected in a Primary election; candidates are nominated. In order to win a political party nomination, the candidate must receive more votes than anyone else in his/her party for that race. Voters also vote for their party’s officers during a primary election. In Pennsylvania, you can only vote for the candidates in the same political party you have named in your voter registration.

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Can I vote for candidates from both parties in the Primary?

No. You can only vote to nominate candidates that match the party you are registered to vote under. If you are unsure what party you are affiliated with, you can check your voter registration status here. To change your party, complete the voter registration application by April 8.

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I am registered as Independent. Can I vote in the Primary?

No. Pennsylvania has closed primary elections, meaning only registered Democrats and Republicans can vote for candidates from those parties. To change your party, complete the voter registration application by April 8.

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I think I'm registered to vote...how can I check?

Checking your voter registration status in Pennsylvania is easy! You can also make sure your address and name are current, and check if you are registered as a Democrat, Republican, or Independent. Simply use this online form to instantly check your voter status.

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How do I know where to vote?

The Voting Ward you live in determines your polling place. You can quickly look up your polling place using this Search Tool. On the County's website you can view Voting Ward Maps by municipality.