You may vote a provisional ballot if you meet specific conditions.
You may vote a provisional ballot if:
- You try to vote in an election district and your name does not appear on the poll book and the elections officials cannot determine your registration.
- If you do not have an approved form of ID when you appear to vote
- The election official says you are not eligible to vote.
You are required to vote by provisional ballot if:
- You’re voting as a result of a Federal or State court order.
- You are voting as a result of an order extending the time established for closing the polls by state law that is in effect 10 days before an election.
Provisional ballots are counted 7 days after Election Day. You can check the status of your provisional ballot using the information provided to you on the provisional ballot identification receipt, call 1-877-VOTES-PA or visit the department of state. Provide your provisional ballot identification number.
