Democrats and Republicans in Pennsylvania are gearing up for the municipal primary election on May 20, where races for various positions will be contested. In-person voting at local polling places and mail-in voting are both options for voters. Mail voting, which has been increasingly popular in the past years, can be confusing due to legal challenges and disinformation about elections.
To request a mail ballot, voters can apply online, in person at a county election office, or through the mail by May 13. Proper identification is needed to apply for a mail ballot, and voters must follow specific rules to ensure their vote is counted, such as using blue or black ink and correctly dating the ballot envelope. The ballot must be received by the county election board by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
If a mistake is made on a mail ballot, voters can vote in person at their polling place or return the original ballot if it has not been submitted. A few counties have a notice-and-cure policy allowing voters to correct errors on their mail ballots. Voters can check the status of their ballot online after returning it.
Despite concerns about fraud, mail ballot fraud is rare due to the security measures in place. Registered voters in Pennsylvania can find more information about mail voting on the Pennsylvania Department of State’s website.
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