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    Voter Education Toolkit

    The Department of State (DOS) is working to promote public confidence in elections and educate voters about upcoming elections. The Ready to Vote initiative aims to inform voters about key information about election deadlines and how to vote.

    How You Can Help

    As a partner of DOS, you can help spread the word about the upcoming election via your communications channels, including social media, websites, newsletters, emails, etc. Specifically:

    General #ReadyToVotePA Material

    You can use general #ReadyToVotePA material to let people know the voting experience in Pennsylvania has changed and to direct them to vote.pa.gov for voting information. Here's a timeline of suggested actions to focus on:

    September 2025

    • Voter registration
    • Request your mail-in or absentee ballot


       

    October 2025

    • Register to Vote
    • Request your mail-in or absentee ballot
    • Promote voter registration deadline, Oct. 20, 2025

    November 2025

    • Return your mail ballot as soon as possible
    • Learn about your county's voting system
    • Election Day – Nov. 4, 2025

    2025 Municipal Election Toolkit Coming Soon

    Poll Worker Recruitment

    The Pennsylvania Department of State would like your help recruiting poll workers to serve on Election Day. Pennsylvania counties need dependable workers who reflect the diversity of the communities they serve to step up to the plate. You can help by recruiting members of your community on social media, with print posters and flyers, and via electronic communications.