Politics & Government

Deadline For Absentee Ballots

Voters have until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 to apply.

 

Voters who want an absentee ballot for Pennsylvania's April 24 Primary Election have until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 to apply.

The following people qualify for an absentee ballot:

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  • Members of the armed forces whether registered or not.
  • Hospitalized or bedridden veterans outside the county of residence, whether registered or not.
  • Spouses and dependents of members of the armed forces residing with or accompanying them and absent from the municipality of residence.
  • Members of the Merchant Marine, and their spouses and dependents residing with or accompanying them and absent from the municipality of residence.
  • Persons in a religious or welfare group and their spouses and dependents residing with or accompanying them and absent from the municipality of residence.
  • Persons who, because of illness or physical disability, are unable to attend their polling place.
  • Persons that expect to be absent from the municipality of residence because of duties, vacation, occupation or business.
  • Persons that will be observing a religious holiday.
  • County employees who cannot vote due to duties on election day

Learn more at the Montgomery County Voter Services website. 

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