HARRISBURG (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) – Close to one million Pennsylvanians have applied for a mail-in ballot for the June 2nd primary election.
“We are in an unprecedented time and are facing a major public health crisis in a presidential election year,” said Governor Wolf. “I want Pennsylvanians to know that they have options for how to cast their ballots, including both voting by mail and voting in person. Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy, and Pennsylvanians can still cast their ballots while keeping themselves safe and healthy.”
Mail-in ballots are new to voters in Pennsylvania after Governor Wolf signed Act 77 of 2019, which also states that voters do not need an excuse for a mail-in ballot , and allows later deadlines for voter registration, returning mail-ins, and absentee ballots.
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“Our priority is to ensure the integrity of our elections while also keeping Pennsylvania voters safe,” Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar said. “Voting by mail-in ballot is a secure way to vote from the comfort of your own home and to make sure that your voice is heard on election day.”
Governor Wolf signed Act 12 of 2020 in March, which rescheduled the primary election due to COVID-19.
Registered voters have until 5:00 PM on May 26th to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot, or until 8:00 PM on election day to retured their voted ballot.
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