Pa. election 2026: What you need to know about your Election Day voting rights – Audacy

Pa. election 2026: What you need to know about your Election Day voting rights  Audacy

Whether you cast your ballot for the Nov. 3 election in person or by mail, you want to make sure your vote counts. The best way to do that is to know your rights. | KYW Newsradio HARRISBURG — Whether you cast your ballot for the Nov. 3 election in person or by mail, you want to make sure your vote counts. The best way to do that is to know your rights. Here are key state and federal protections for Pennsylvania voters — covering everything from prior criminal convictions to getting a provisional ballot to dealing with disruptions at a polling place. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line by the time the polls close at 8 p.m., you have the right to vote.

Voter intimidation is illegal under both state and federal laws, both of which also protect election workers. If you believe someone is trying to intimidate you at the polls, you have recourse. Intimidation includes explicit physical or verbal threats, interrogation, and being photographed or recorded. A more comprehensive list of intimidation tactics covered under the law is on the state’s website. If you are subjected to intimidation, or if you witness it, you should report it to your county election office, either online or by finding the phone