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 -- General Election

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Hours the polls are open

7 AM to 8 PM

Last day to register to vote

October 6, 2008. 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, October 28, 2008. Application must be at the Division of Elections by 5 PM. Absentee ballot must be returned before 5 PM Friday, October 31, 2008.

Place to get absentee ballot application

Division of Elections, 350-4520

Appearing on the Ballot

President and Vice President of the United States

United States Representative in Congress

Pennsylvania Attorney General, Auditor General and State Treasurer

Pennsylvania State Senator in odd numbered districts

Pennsylvania House of Representatives in all districts

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 July 20, 2008.

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