What to know ahead of the polls on Nov. 4

Hundreds of Pennsylvanians will be taking to the polls on Nov. 4 to vote in the 2025 Municipal Election. With that being the case, Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 has provided a guide on what you need to know heading to the polls this year. WHAT SHOULD I PREPARE? If you are a first-time voter, Pennsylvania elections officials say you will need to provide proof of identification, either with your driver’s license or another form of ID. The Pennsylvania state website says first-time voters can bring one of the following forms of identification: Pennsylvania driver’s license or PennDOT ID cardID issued by any Commonwealth agencyID issued by the U.S. GovernmentU.S. passportU.S. Armed Forces IDStudent ID (including an electronic/digital student ID card)Employee IDIf you do NOT have a photo ID, officials say you can use one of the following as long as it includes your name and current address:Confirmation issued by the county voter registration office, such as a voter registration card.Non-photo ID issued by the CommonwealthNon-photo ID issued by the U.S. GovernmentFirearm permitCurrent utility billCurrent bank statementPaycheckGovernment checkBringing a form of ID is only required for the first time you appear to vote in a particular election district/polling place. Voters will not be required to show ID again UNLESS moved and assigned to a new polling place. WHEN & WHERE CAN I GO TO VOTE? The 2025 municipal election will not include federal or state office races on the ballot. This election will focus on local races for borough council, city council, and township supervisors and commissioners, depending on where you live. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. You can find your polling place by going to the state’s website here: Find My Polling PlaceIS THERE AN ACCESSIBLE VOTING SYSTEM AT MY POLLING PLACE? Every polling place in Pennsylvania must have at least one accessible voting system. Sometimes this is the general voting system used by all voters. It may be a separate system with features such as audio, tactile keys, and other assistive technology, according to the Pennsylvania government website. If you need help voting due to a disability, officials say you’re able to bring one person with you to assist in the voting process. There are a few restrictions on who you are able to bring. Officials said a Judge of Elections, a union representative, or your employer is NOT permitted to assist in the voting process. The first time you have someone help you vote, the election officials at your polling place will ask you to complete and sign a form called a “Declaration of Need of Assistance.” After the first time, your registration record will note that you completed the form. You can learn more about accessible voting options by viewing the state’s website: Accessible Voting ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO VIEW AHEAD OF THE POLLS You can view the following links for more information on what to know before heading to the election polls on Nov. 4:COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICESUPDATING VOTER REGISTRATIONFIND MY POLLING PLACEFILE ELECTIONS COMPLAINT/ISSUESIGN UP AS ELECTION POLL WORKER

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Hundreds of Pennsylvanians will be taking to the polls on Nov. 4 to vote in the 2025 Municipal Election.

With that being the case, Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 has provided a guide on what you need to know heading to the polls this year.

WHAT SHOULD I PREPARE?

If you are a first-time voter, Pennsylvania elections officials say you will need to provide proof of identification, either with your driver’s license or another form of ID.

The Pennsylvania state website says first-time voters can bring one of the following forms of identification:

Pennsylvania driver’s license or PennDOT ID cardID issued by any Commonwealth agencyID issued by the U.S. GovernmentU.S. passportU.S. Armed Forces IDStudent ID (including an electronic/digital student ID card)Employee ID

If you do NOT have a photo ID, officials say you can use one of the following as long as it includes your name and current address:

Confirmation issued by the county voter registration office, such as a voter registration card.Non-photo ID issued by the CommonwealthNon-photo ID issued by the U.S. GovernmentFirearm permitCurrent utility billCurrent bank statementPaycheckGovernment check

Bringing a form of ID is only required for the first time you appear to vote in a particular election district/polling place.

Voters will not be required to show ID again UNLESS moved and assigned to a new polling place.

WHEN & WHERE CAN I GO TO VOTE?

The 2025 municipal election will not include federal or state office races on the ballot.

This election will focus on local races for borough council, city council, and township supervisors and commissioners, depending on where you live.

Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.

You can find your polling place by going to the state’s website here: Find My Polling Place

IS THERE AN ACCESSIBLE VOTING SYSTEM AT MY POLLING PLACE?

Every polling place in Pennsylvania must have at least one accessible voting system. Sometimes this is the general voting system used by all voters.

It may be a separate system with features such as audio, tactile keys, and other assistive technology, according to the Pennsylvania government website.

If you need help voting due to a disability, officials say you’re able to bring one person with you to assist in the voting process. There are a few restrictions on who you are able to bring.

Officials said a Judge of Elections, a union representative, or your employer is NOT permitted to assist in the voting process.

The first time you have someone help you vote, the election officials at your polling place will ask you to complete and sign a form called a “Declaration of Need of Assistance.” After the first time, your registration record will note that you completed the form.

You can learn more about accessible voting options by viewing the state’s website: Accessible Voting

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO VIEW AHEAD OF THE POLLS

You can view the following links for more information on what to know before heading to the election polls on Nov. 4: