Rights and Responsibilities
Being A Voter Is Your Right
Being a voter is your right. It is also your responsibility. When you learn how elections work, how government operates, and the many ways people can make their voices heard, you are better able to contribute to a thriving local democracy.
Learn what you need to know to cast your ballot and fully participate as an active citizen in your community.
Learning Resources
Voting At Home
PA recently enacted a law (Act 77 of 2019) enabling every registered voter to vote at home. No excuse needed. Just apply and have your ballot sent to you, wherever you are in the state, and make sure it gets to your county election office before 8pm on Election Day.
Learning How Your Voting Machine Works
See a demonstration of your county’s voting system so you are prepared to vote in-person on Election Day.
Citizen’s Guide To PA Government
Read this comprehensive guide to navigating local government, voting in elections, and making a positive impact on your community.
Be In The Room Where It Happens
Watch live legislative sessions of the PA General Assembly, learn how a bill becomes a law in PA, and discover who does what in our state government.
Continue Learning the Five Habits
Your life is the sum of your habits. What you repeatedly do ultimately forms the person you are and the things you believe. For citizens who want to engage with our democracy year-round, we have narrowed down a checklist of five research-based habits that anyone can follow in order to be a more active participant in the electoral process.
