Election at a Glance

Election Day -- Primary Election

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Hours the polls are open

7 AM to 8 PM

Last day to register to vote

March 26, 2012. 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, April 17, 2012. Application must be at the Division of Elections by 5 PM. Absentee ballot must be returned before 5 PM Friday, April 20, 2012.

Place to get absentee ballot application

Division of Elections, 350-4520

Appearing on the Ballot

United States Senator

Representative in Congress

Pennsylvania Attorney General

Pennsylvania Auditor General

Pennsylvania Treasurer

Senator in General Assembly (odd-numbered districts)

Representative in General Assembly

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 2012 League of Women Voters Guide to the Primary Election to be published in The New Pittsburgh Courier on April 18, 2012. It will also be posted to this web site.

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

This page is maintained by Suzanne Broughton. Page last revised on January 31, 2012.

Permission is granted to freely copy this document in electronic form, or to print it for non-commercial use as long as credit is given to the League of Women Voters.