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Some Pennsylvania counties are still in need of poll workers for the Nov. 3 general election. Support democracy and help ensure a smooth election in your community. Sign up to be a poll worker: vote.pa.gov/GetInvolved
Poll Workers Needed. Illustration of ballot box. Your help is needed now more than ever. - Serve your community - Support elections - Be a champion of democracy

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Did you know? More than half of all Pennsylvania mail ballots have already been returned, and the mail ballot return rate is higher this year than it was four years ago. Make sure you return your ballot as soon as it's ready so your voice can be heard! You can return it by USPS or by delivering it in-person at a county designated location: vote.pa.gov/returnballot
Did you know? More than half of all Pennsylvania mail ballots have already been returned, and the mail ballot return rate is higher this year than it was four years ago.

ALT Did you know? More than half of all Pennsylvania mail ballots have already been returned, and the mail ballot return rate is higher this year than it was four years ago.

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Whether voting at a polling place or by mail ballot, make sure your vote counts. Learn about your rights at the polls: pa.gov/agencies/vote/voter-s…
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ALT Red, white, and blue striped border. Know your rights at the polls. Illustration of person submitting a ballot.

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🚨 Today, Oct. 19, is Pennsylvania's deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election. ✅ If you are eligible to vote, you can register or update your registration online until 11:59 p.m. tonight at vote.pa.gov/Register.
Register to vote. Oct. 19, 2026 is the last day to register in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

ALT Register to vote. Oct. 19, 2026 is the last day to register in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

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Mail ballot voters, make sure you: ✅ Seal your ballot inside both provided envelopes; ✅ Sign and write the current date on the outer return envelope; ✅ Return your ballot BEFORE 8 p.m. on Election Day Learn more at vote.pa.gov/MailBallot
Striped red, white, and blue border. Illustration of ballot dropbox. Text: Sign, Date, and Return. Completed mail ballots must be received by 8 p.m. Nov. 3, 2026. vote.pa.gov.

ALT Striped red, white, and blue border. Illustration of ballot dropbox. Text: Sign, Date, and Return. Completed mail ballots must be received by 8 p.m. Nov. 3, 2026. vote.pa.gov.

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Waynesboro library wins third Gold Star Award localnews1.org/waynesboro-li…

Waynesboro library wins 6th Gold Star Award

Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library celebrates its third PA Forward Gold Star Award in five years, honoring staff, volunteers and community literacy programs.

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The Department of State is dedicated to making sure that voters with disabilities have access to the polls. Learn more about accessible voting in Pennsylvania: vote.pa.gov/AccessibleVoting
Red, white, and blue striped border. Accessible icon. Text: Accessible Voting. Every polling place in PA must have at least once accessible voting system.

ALT Red, white, and blue striped border. Accessible icon. Text: Accessible Voting. Every polling place in PA must have at least once accessible voting system.

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Are you a first-time voter? Been a while since you’ve voted in person? Learn more about the rules at the polls to ensure a smooth voting experience: pa.gov/agencies/vote/voter-s…
The following people may be inside polling placse while voting is taking place: Precinct election officials. These officials include the judge of elections the majority and minority inspectors, appointed clerks, and voting machine operators. Voters who are voting. No more than 10 voters may be in the voting area where the voting booths are located. Other voters must wait outside the area until they are allowed to enter. People assisting voters. A person may enter the polling place if they are legally allowed to assist a voter. Poll watchers. A political party or candidate may appoint a registered county voter as a poll watcher. Poll watchers observe voting at a polling place but are not allowed to approach voters or prevent a voter from voting. Constables and deputy constables. Local peace officers, called constables, are allowed at polling places - they may e uniformed but are different from federal, state, and local law enforcement.

ALT The following people may be inside polling placse while voting is taking place: Precinct election officials. These officials include the judge of elections the majority and minority inspectors, appointed clerks, and voting machine operators. Voters who are voting. No more than 10 voters may be in the voting area where the voting booths are located. Other voters must wait outside the area until they are allowed to enter. People assisting voters. A person may enter the polling place if they are legally allowed to assist a voter. Poll watchers. A political party or candidate may appoint a registered county voter as a poll watcher. Poll watchers observe voting at a polling place but are not allowed to approach voters or prevent a voter from voting. Constables and deputy constables. Local peace officers, called constables, are allowed at polling places - they may e uniformed but are different from federal, state, and local law enforcement.

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Do you know where to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 3? 🗳️ Find your polling place: vote.pa.gov/Polls
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It only takes a few minutes to ensure you're ready to vote in the next election. Make note of these important dates: 🗓️ Monday, Oct. 19 – Last day to register to vote in the midterm election. vote.pa.gov/Register 🗓️ Tuesday, Oct. 27 – Last day to apply for a mail ballot. vote.pa.gov/MailBallot 🗓️ Tuesday, Nov. 3 – Election Day. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. vote.pa.gov/AtthePolls
2026 General Election Important Dates: Oct 19 - Last day to register to vote in the general election. vote.pa.gov/register. Oct 27 - Last day to apply for a mail ballot. vote.pa.gov/mailballot. Nov. 3 - Election Day. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. vote.pa.gov/polls. Nov. 3 - Completed mail ballots must be received by 8 p.m.

ALT 2026 General Election Important Dates: Oct 19 - Last day to register to vote in the general election. vote.pa.gov/register. Oct 27 - Last day to apply for a mail ballot. vote.pa.gov/mailballot. Nov. 3 - Election Day. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. vote.pa.gov/polls. Nov. 3 - Completed mail ballots must be received by 8 p.m.

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State and federal laws protect voters by prohibiting intimidation, threats, and coercion at every stage of the voting process. This includes registering to vote, casting a ballot, and the counting of votes. Learn more: pa.gov/agencies/vote/voter-s…
Know your rights and laws at the polls. Voter initimidation is illegal at the polls and drop boxes.

ALT Know your rights and laws at the polls. Voter initimidation is illegal at the polls and drop boxes.

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If you have a disability, you may designate someone in writing to return your mail ballot for you. Learn more about accessible voting in Pennsylvania: vote.pa.gov/AccessibleVoting
Designate an agent: If you have a disability, you may designate someone in writing to return your mail ballot for you.

ALT Designate an agent: If you have a disability, you may designate someone in writing to return your mail ballot for you.

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Tuesday, Oct. 27 is the last day to request a mail ballot for the Nov. 3 general election. Learn more at vote.pa.gov/MailBallot If you applied for a mail ballot, you can track the status of your mail ballot’s progress online at vote.pa.gov/MailBallotStatus
Apply for a mail ballot. 5 p.m. Oct. 27, 2026, is the deadline to apply. vote.pa.gov

ALT Apply for a mail ballot. 5 p.m. Oct. 27, 2026, is the deadline to apply. vote.pa.gov

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From the Bible, Odyssey, and I’ll Prescribe You A Cat; their hard work in translating knows no bounds. Join with us to thank all the hard working language professionals on International Translation Day. #paforward #informationliteracy #translation #worldlanguages #unitednations
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It only takes a few minutes to ensure you're ready to vote in the next election. Make note of these important dates: ✅ Oct. 19 – Last day to register to vote in the midterm election. vote.pa.gov/Register ✅ Oct. 27 – Last day to apply for a mail ballot. vote.pa.gov/MailBallot ✅ Nov. 3 – Election Day. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
2026 General Election Important Dates: Oct 19 - Last day to register to vote in the general election. vote.pa.gov/register. Oct 27 - Last day to apply for a mail ballot. vote.pa.gov/mailballot. Nov. 3 - Election Day. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. vote.pa.gov/polls. Nov. 3 - Completed mail ballots must be received by 8 p.m.

ALT 2026 General Election Important Dates: Oct 19 - Last day to register to vote in the general election. vote.pa.gov/register. Oct 27 - Last day to apply for a mail ballot. vote.pa.gov/mailballot. Nov. 3 - Election Day. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. vote.pa.gov/polls. Nov. 3 - Completed mail ballots must be received by 8 p.m.

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September 28th is Good Neighbor Day! Celebrate this day that is all about understanding and building communities by going outside and meeting your neighbors! #paforward #CivicSocialLiteracy #friendlyneighbors
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Whether voting at a polling place or by mail ballot, make sure your vote counts. Learn about your rights at the polls: pa.gov/agencies/vote/voter-s…
Red, white, and blue striped border. Know your rights at the polls. Illustration of person submitting a ballot.

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Mail ballots have started arriving in the mailboxes of voters who requested them. You can track the status of your mail ballot at vote.pa.gov/MailBallotStatus. Interested in voting by mail but haven’t applied? Apply today at vote.pa.gov/ApplyMailBallot.
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Secretary Al Schmidt today reminded Pennsylvanians that the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 midterm election is just one month away. Read more: pa.gov/agencies/dos/newsroom…
Secretary of the Commonwealth Reminds Eligible Pennsylvanians of Oct. 19 Voter Registration Deadline Ahead of November Election

ALT Secretary of the Commonwealth Reminds Eligible Pennsylvanians of Oct. 19 Voter Registration Deadline Ahead of November Election

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