Misinformation and disinformation undermine not only confidence in elections, but also the trust needed to govern ourselves in a democracy. Knowing that spreading falsehoods can lead to very real harm to our neighbor, we should strive to be trustworthy in all that we share. At LAMPa, this is always our goal.

Look for our Faith + Elections logo for reliable information this election season. We will be sharing important dates and updates from the Pennsylvania Department of State here and on social media. As we support civic engagement, we encourage voters to start at the PA Department of State website. There, you will find information about registering to vote, how to report a problem, how to track the status of a mail-in ballot and other guidance, including fast-checking election claims. You can also sign up to receive updates from the Department of State.

You can also use their website to locate your official county elections office website for more local information, including polling places, policies, processes and ways to contact your county elections officials. We encourage you to sign up to serve as as a poll worker to help elections run smoothly, safely and efficiently an — helping your neighbors vote without long wait times in what is likely to be a large turnout election.

IMPORTANT DATES:

ASAP — Sign up to serve as a poll worker. (If you do not hear from your county elections office, you may need to contact them. See the contact link above.)

Oct. 21 — Last day to REGISTER to vote before the November Election

Oct. 29 — Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot

Nov. 5 — Last day for county elections office to receive completed mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8 p.m.)

Nov. 5 — GENERAL ELECTION (Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

Nov. 8 -– County Elections Offices Begin the Canvass (the official count)

Nov. 12 — Last day for county election office to receive completed military and overseas ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 4)

Nov. 25 -– County Elections Offices certify votes to PA Secretary of State

Dec. 11 -– State Results are certified

Dec. 17 -– Electoral College Meets

Download the full calendar, including post-election processes and dates, here.