THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
OF GREATER PITTSBURGH, INC.

Community Information Center
425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1490, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone/Fax: 412.261.4284 * Email: info@pgh.lwv.org

Election at a Glance

Election Day -- Primary Election
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Hours the polls are open
7 AM to 8 PM
Last day to register to vote
April 20, 2009. Form must be at the Division of Elections by 5 PM.
Places to get registration forms
The Division of Elections, Driver's License Centers, State Liquor Stores, Libraries, LWV Community Information Center, some banks, grocery stores, municipal buildings, and post offices.
Last day to apply for civilian absentee ballot
Tuesday, May 12, 2009. Application must be at the Division of Elections by 5 PM. Absentee ballot must be returned before 5 PM Friday, May 15, 2009.
Place to get absentee ballot application
Division of Elections, 350-4520

Appearing on the Ballot

Justices and Judges for Pennsylvania State Courts

Judges of Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas

Allegheny County Council Districts 1, 3, 4, 8, 9, 12

City of Pittsburgh Offices:

Local municipal offices and local school directors

Magisterial District Judges (in most areas)

Elections Officials:

 

Some Voting Tips

If you are voting at your polling place for the first time, you must bring a Photo ID such as a driver's license, student ID or some other form of US or PA government issued ID or a US or PA government issued non-photo ID that shows your address such as a voter identification card, a firearm permit, or a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government check. Click here for a complete list of acceptable forms of ID.

If your registration is challenged, you are entitled to a provisional ballot which will be counted if you are later determined to be eligible.

We expect the 2008 League of Women Voters Guide to the General Election to be published in The New Pittsburgh Courier on October 29, 2008. Portions of it may also be published in The Jewish Chronicle and The Hazelwood Homepage. It will be on this web site in mid-October.

If this information hasn't answered your questions, check out Frequently Asked Questions about elections in Allegheny County.

This page is maintained by Suzanne Broughton.  Page last revised on February 19, 2009.

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