Let’s turn things around
Your complete guide to voting on Tuesday, November 3: register, vote by mail or in person, and find your polling place in a few minutes.
Dates that decide this race
Miss a deadline and you can lose your vote. Here’s every date you need for the November 3 general election.
Register to vote
Last day to register or update your address or party.
Request a mail ballot
Last day to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot (5 PM).
Election Day
Polls are open 7 AM to 8 PM. In line by 8? You can vote.
Mail ballots due
Must be received by the county by 8 PM. Postmarks don’t count.
Three steps. About five minutes.
Make sure you’re registered
You can register in Pennsylvania if you’ll be 18 by Election Day, have been a U.S. citizen for at least one month, and have lived in your district for at least 30 days. Moved recently? Update your address by October 19.
Choose how you’ll vote
In person · Nov. 3
- Find your polling place (it can change, so double-check).
- Go between 7 AM and 8 PM.
- Voting there for the first time? Bring ID: a photo ID, or a non-photo ID like a utility bill, bank statement or paycheck that shows your name and address.
By mail · apply by Oct. 27
- Apply online by 5 PM on October 27. No excuse is needed.
- Mark your ballot, seal it in the plain secrecy envelope, then put it in the outer envelope.
- Sign and date the outer envelope.
- Return it so it arrives by 8 PM on Nov. 3. Short on time? Drop it off in person.
Vote McTernan for State House
Kirsten McTernan is on your ballot for Representative in the General Assembly, 82nd District. Bring a friend, a neighbor or your whole family, and make sure everyone has a plan.
Where to vote in Centre County
Election Day voting is at your assigned polling place. You can also request, fill out and return a mail ballot in one visit to the county elections office before October 27.
Centre County Board of Elections
Community Services Building502 E. Howard St.
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Find your polling place
Enter your address on the state’s official lookup to get your polling place and directions.
Is my town in District 82?
Includes communities such as Boalsburg, Lemont, Howard, Milesburg, Snow Shoe, Clarence, Moshannon, Blanchard, Beech Creek, Julian, Fleming, Unionville, Karthaus/Pine Glen and Orviston. Part of State College is in District 82: check your registration to confirm your district.
students
You can vote here.
College students can register at their school address. To vote in State College, register with your local address by October 19. Already registered at home? Ask for a mail ballot there by October 27 instead. Pick one place and vote once.
Watch the debate
League of Women Voters of Centre County Candidates’ Night, September 30, 2026. The District 82 debate runs about 20 minutes, starting at 4:15.
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- Raising state revenue & taxes
- SNAP & vulnerable populations
- Immigration status
- Gambling & skill games
- Girls’ sports & Title IX
- School funding & choice
- Workforce development
- Closing statements
Use the chapter list in the video player to jump straight to a question.
Ready to fight for your family, your jobs and your future.
Wife, mother, educator, author and community volunteer. Kirsten has spent more than 14 years investing in the families of this district.
Affordability
Lower costs and help young families afford to buy a home.
Grow our economy
Cut crippling regulations on small businesses and encourage job growth.
Responsible education
Support teachers, uphold parental rights and expand educational choice.
Safe communities
Support law enforcement, first responders and safe neighborhoods.
Voting questions
I requested a mail ballot but want to vote in person. Can I?
Yes. Bring your mail ballot and both envelopes to your polling place and the poll workers will void it so you can vote on the machine. If you don’t have them, you can vote a provisional ballot.
Do I need ID to vote?
Only if it’s your first time voting at your polling place. A photo ID works, and so does a non-photo ID with your name and address, like a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or government check.
What if I’m in line when polls close?
Stay in line. If you’re in line by 8 PM, you have the right to vote.
Can I return my mail ballot by mail on Election Day?
That’s too late. Mail ballots must be received by the county by 8 PM on November 3, and postmarks don’t count. In the final week, return it in person to the county elections office or an official return location.
Can I return my spouse’s or neighbor’s ballot?
No. In Pennsylvania you must return your own ballot. The exception is a voter with a disability who designates someone in writing to deliver it.
How do I know if my mail ballot was counted?
Track its status with the state’s ballot tracker using your name, date of birth and county.
Help turn things around
Elections in District 82 are won by a few thousand votes. Your time, your yard and your neighbors can make the difference.
