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Everything you need to know about voting in montgomery county, pa
If you applied for your Absentee or Mail-In Ballot more than 6 days ago and have not received it you can:
- Have your ballot re-issued by completing the "Request to Cancel A Mail-In Ballot and Issue A Replacement Mail-In Ballot". This form can be emailed to us and will be processed promptly. Click here to access the form.
- Visit our office to have your ballot re-issued. Our office is located at 425 Swede St, Norristown PA. We are open on weekdays from 8:00 AM until 7:00 PM and on weekends from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM from 10/28/2020 - 11/2/2020. Click here for more information.
- Vote In-Person at your polling location using a provisional ballot on Election Day. Click here to find your polling location.
- When are ballots being mailed to people who applied to vote by mail?
- Why isn’t the Mail-In Ballot Status Tracker showing that my ballot was received?
- I did not receive a secrecy envelope in my ballot package – what should I do?
- Can I vote in person after requesting a ballot?
- My ballot has a black box on the address - is this ok?
- My ballot arrived and the envelope is sealed shut. What do I do?
- What safety and security measures are in place at polling locations on election day?
- I do not want to mail my ballot back using the USPS. What are my options?
- Will the County be setting up drop boxes for the General Election?
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Why haven't I received confirmation that my ballot was received?
Some emails confirming receipt of returned ballots have not yet gone out See More... -
There is a black box covering my address on my ballot. What does this mean?
If your ballot arrived with a black box like this, it’s OK! Your ballot was printed with your address showing twice on the outside envelope. See More... -
2020 General Election
The 2020 General Election will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Polls will be open from 7am-8pm. Read on...
The 2020 General Election will take place on Tuesday, November 3rd 2020.
Voters have several options to cast their ballot:
- Vote by Absentee Ballot
- Vote by Mail-In Ballot
- Vote In Person
No matter which option you choose, you must be registered to vote by Monday, October 19th, 2020.
Click here to view the sample ballots for the 2020 General Election.
Click here to view a printable flyer with all of the Secure Ballot Box Locations.
Mail-In & Absentee Ballot Applications:
If you wish to vote by mail, you must complete an Absentee or Mail-In Ballot application.
The last day to apply for a Mail-In or Absentee Ballot is:
October 27th by 5:00 PM.
We have begun mailing ballots to voters who have applied & been approved to vote by mail. Please allow up to 10 business days to receive your ballot.
Click here to check the status of your Mail-In or Absentee Ballot Application
Click here to complete your Mail In or Absentee Ballot Application Online
You have three options to return your ballot to Voter Services:
- US Mail or other courier service (UPS, FedEx)
- Secure Ballot Drop Box
- In Person at the Voter Services office in Norristown
To access a list of frequently asked questions about Mail In & Absentee Ballots, click here.
Voting In Person:
For those who wish to vote in person, polling places will be open on November 3rd, 2020 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
All Montgomery County polling locations for the 2020 general election have been finalized and approved.
Click here to find your polling location.
We are taking every precaution recommended by the Centers for Disease Control to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 including:
- Physical & Social Distancing
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Frequent disinfection of surfaces
Voter Registration:
The last day to register to vote for the 2020 General Election is:
October 19th, 2020
Postmarks do not apply- your registration must be received by October 19th, 2020.
Click here to check your registration status.
Click here to register to vote via the Department of State's Online System.
Or, you can complete this form and mail it to our office.
Contact Us
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Montgomery County
Board of Elections
Kenneth E. Lawrence Jr., ChairJoseph C. Gale, Vice ChairValerie A. Arkoosh, MD, MPHLee Soltysiak, Chief Clerk
Mailing Address:
Montgomery County Voter Services
P.O. Box 311
Norristown, PA 19404-0311
Office Location:
Montgomery County Voter Services
One Montgomery Plaza
425 Swede St.
Suite 602
Norristown, PA 19401
Voter Registration
Ph: 610-278-3280
Election Board
Ph: 610-278-3275
voters@montcopa.org
Fx: 610-292-4527
Media Contact:
Teresa Harris
Public Affairs Manager
tharris@montcopa.org
610.278.3062
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM