EASTON, Pa. – The 2026 General Election is less than a month away and Ballot on-Demand voting is now available in most of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties.
In Northampton County, officials said on-demand voting gives voters more options leading up to Election Day on November 3rd.
It’s basically a “one-stop shop” for voters.
“It gives you the opportunity to come into the office and do the process right here in person,” said Chris Commini, Northampton County Registrar.
Election officials have tallied more than a dozen voters who made the trip to the county’s Election Office on the first day of Ballot-on-Demand voting on Monday, October 5th.
Voters can fill out an application and complete and return their ballots in one visit to the government center on Washington Street.
They may fill out the ballot in the office and return it the same day or take it home and mail it back.
Commini said voters can also use one of the county’s ten drop boxes or the drop boxes at the county’s six upcoming voter pop-up events.
“People tend to equate this as early voting in Pennsylvania. There is no early voting. It’s basically an on-demand process,” said Commini.
It’s a pretty simple one, according to Commini.
Voters have several days and times leading up to Tuesday, October 27th, to take advantage of on-demand voting opportunities.
Monday, October 5th – Friday, October 9th (8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Saturday, October 10th (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Monday, October 12th – COURTHOUSE CLOSED
Tuesday, October 13th- Friday, October 16th (8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Saturday, October 17th (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Monday, October 19th – Friday, October 23rd (8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Saturday, October 24th (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Monday, October 26th (8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
The LAST day for Ballot “On-Demand” Services will be Tuesday, October 27th (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
“I think it gives the voters some different options,” Commini said.
And there is one important thing to bring:
“An ID, because what we’ll do is we will check your ID before we hand you your official ballot,” said Commini. “We want to make sure that the person is who they say they are when we hand them their ballot.”
Residents can register to vote through October 19th.
Those voters who are not registered can do so online or at the county’s upcoming six voter pop-up events.
Commini said that registered voters who have already applied for a mail-in ballot are not eligible for on-demand voting. They must wait to receive their ballot in the mail.
Northampton County Ballot Drop-Box Locations:
Washington Township Municipal Building (Interior Hallway): 1021 Washington Blvd., Bangor, PA 18013
East Allen Township Municipal Building (Main Lobby): 5344 Nor Bath Blvd., Northampton, PA 18067
NCC Fowler Family Southside Center (Main Lobby): 511 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem, PA 18015
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m., Friday 7:00 a.m.- 8:30 p.m., Saturday 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Election Day: 7:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Northampton County Courthouse (Rotunda): 669 Washington St., Easton, PA 18042
Northampton County Human Services Building (Main Entrance Vestibule): 2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem, PA 18020
Northampton County 911 Center (Main Entrance Vestibule): 100 Gracedale Ave., Nazareth, PA 18064
Bethlehem City Hall (Main Lobby): 10 E. Church St., Bethlehem, PA 18018
Lower Saucon Township (Main Lobby): 3700 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Charles Chrin Community Center (Main Lobby): 4100 Green Pond Road, Easton, PA 18045
Northampton Area Library (Main Lobby): 1615 Laubach Ave, Northampton, PA 18067
Northampton County Pop-Up Voter Services Locations:
Upper Mount Bethel, Upper Mount Bethel Municipal Building
Where: 387 Ye Olde Highway, Mount Bethel, PA 18343
When: Tuesday, October 6, 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Directions & Parking: https://www.umbt.org/
Pen Argyl Borough Hall
When: Wednesday, October 14, 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Where: 11 N. Robinson Ave, Pen Argyl, PA 18072
Directions & Parking: https://penargylborough.com
Lafayette College
When: Thursday, October 15, 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Where: Farinon College Center, Easton, PA 18042
Directions & Parking: Parking is available on the 3rd level of Markle Parking Deck, which is centrally located on campus. In addition, on-street parking is located along McCartney St, High Street, and Clinton Terrace. A campus map can be found at https://campusmap.lafayette.edu/.
Lower Saucon Township, Lower Saucon Town Hall Municipal Building
Hellertown Borough
When: Thursday, October 22, Noon – 3:00 p.m. (Does not include voter registration)
Where: 685 Main Street, Hellertown, PA 18055
Directions & Parking: https://hellertownborough.org
Borough of Walnutport
When: Monday, October 26, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Does not include voter registration)
Where: 417 Lincoln Avenue, Walnutport, PA 18088
Directions & Parking: https://walnutportpa.org