Map: Philly to open more than 700 polling places for the November 2020 election
That’s nearly four times as many as were open for the June primary.
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Philly election warehouse adds cameras, guards to stop further security breaches
Law enforcement officials said the theft last week appears to be a random crime, unrelated to the election.
Lax security measures discovered at Philly election warehouse where materials were stolen
Officials say they’re confident vote integrity has not been compromised.
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Mail voting works, but what if you applied for a ballot and now want to vote in person?
If your ballot got lost, didn't arrive, or you just prefer to head to the polls, here are your options.
Mail ballots in PA cleared for print after state court boots Green Party candidates
Philly voters could receive their mail-in ballots within 8 to 10 days.
Voter registration in Philly was higher than 2016 — until the pandemic hit
Democratic signups outnumbered Republicans, but not as much as past years.
Philly DA: Curfew doesn’t apply to voters heading to polls on Election Day
You won’t be turned away for not wearing a mask — but it’s strongly encouraged.
June primary in Philly: Vote now by dropping your ballot into a special box at City Hall
Applications for mail-in voting are up 30x over the last presidential primary.
Philly slashes polling places, 4 in 5 will not open for the June primary
Mail-in voting is the best way to go, election officials say.
The deal with PA’s ‘infection-protection’ kits and how to vote safely
There could be half the regular number of polling places open on June 2.
Early voting is here! How to vote by mail in Pennsylvania
Cast a ballot from your bed.
A fix for long lines at the polls? PA’s getting mail-in voting for 2020
You’ll have 50 days before the election to finish and submit your ballot.
How Philly is making all voting locations accessible for the first time ever
Plus: What to do if you get to the polls and have trouble making it inside.
Everything you need to know about Philadelphia’s new voting machines
The new equipment will debut in November — despite concerns about favoritism and security.Â
‘Local elections matter’: Voter turnout wows Philly in 2019 primary
Almost a quarter of the city voted, despite lack of top-ticket battles.
Cash incentives help boost Philly’s Election Day workforce
A nationwide campaign to increase poll workers scored more than 800 new people for the city.