Is Trump going to interfere with our election?
The Supreme Court has ruled against President Trump’s efforts to implement new mail-in voting restrictions ahead of the midterm election. This final decision means that the voting procedures currently in place for the November 3rd election will remain unchanged, following months of legal challenges and advocacy by election officials, voting rights organizations, and Democratic leaders.
The Shapiro administration fought to prevent the Trump Administration’s unprecedented overreach into Pennsylvania’s elections, and will “continue fighting to ensure that the people of this commonwealth have yet another free, fair, safe and secure election this November.” As Attorney General, Governor Shapiro went to court 43 times to protect Pennsylvanians’ votes following the 2020 election, and won every case against President Trump and his enablers when they tried to overturn the will of the people and undermine the integrity of Pennsylvania’s elections in 2020.
We know that keeping track of the numerous court cases surrounding voting can be overwhelming. That’s why we’re providing the information you need to navigate the voting process with confidence—whether you choose to vote in person or by mail-in ballot. DCLMN recommends prioritizing voting in person on Election Day or using a drop box to return mail-in ballots when possible.
What happens if my mail-in ballot is damaged?
You have 3 options if your mail-in ballot is damaged:
- You can visit the Montgomery County voter services office in Norristown—Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm on weekdays at 425 Swede Street to cancel your damaged ballot and get a new ballot issued.
- You can visit a satellite voting office located at the Montgomery County District Court District Court at 925 Montgomery Ave in Narberth. The satellite office hours are as follows:
- Saturday, October 17, 9 am – 5 pm
- Sunday, October 18, 9 am – 5 pm
- Saturday, October 24, 9 am – 5 pm
- Sunday, October 25, 9 am – 5 pm
- You can bring your entire mail-in ballot (outer white envelope, inner yellow envelope and ballot) to your polling location on Election Day, November 3rd between 7am and 8pm to cancel your mail-in ballot and vote in person.
Can I send my spouse to drop off my ballot for me?
You can only return your own ballot, but if you are unable to do so due to disability, you can designate a proxy to return it to the drop box for you. If you would like to use the drop box and need a proxy, DCLMN can find one for you. Contact us at DCLMN.comms@gmail.com.
If you need a ride to a drop box, you can email us at DCLMN.comms@gmail.com or fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9hAr5mjRaL63hnqzkjlH6gkikf_j82CCR8LmV4rvKVPYJKQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117615549825211889052
If I wait until the deadline to request my mail-in ballot, will my vote count?
Not necessarily. While the deadline to request a mail-in ballot is October 27th as mandated by PA law, there is no guarantee your requested ballot will make it to you before Election Day. Additionally, if there is an error with your ballot, there may not be time to rectify the problem. We recommend requesting a ballot and return it to a drop box as soon as possible. If you have not requested it by the time the satellite office in Narberth opens in mid-October, you may want to consider making your mail ballot request in person at the satellite office and returning your ballot to the drop box before Election Day.
What if I forgot to sign my mail-in ballot?
If there is an error on your mail ballot such as omitting the date or signature on the envelope, that mistake will need to be fixed in order for your vote to count. This is known as ballot curing. In the past, voters would be contacted by phone, email, and USPS mail to tell them to come to the Norristown voter services office to cure their ballot. This is no longer necessary in 2026.
If your ballot needs to be cured for it to count in the upcoming 2026 election, Montgomery County will automatically send you a new ballot. If you receive a second ballot in the mail, do not discard it. You are receiving it because there was a problem with your ballot and you will need to complete the new one.
What if I return my mail-in ballot, but when I track it the state website doesn’t indicate it was received by Election Day?
https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/ballottracking.aspx
If you track your ballot and you do not see that it has arrived at the county office, or if you requested a mail or absentee ballot and it does not arrive, you should go to your polling location on Election Day. You will be able to vote provisionally. Your ballot will be separated from the others and checked to make sure that your original ballot does not arrive in the mail by the 8 pm Election Day deadline. When the election officials verify that they do not have two ballots from you, they will count your in-person ballot.
What do I do if I applied for a mail-in ballot, but now I changed my mind and want to vote in person?
If you received a mail ballot and want to vote in person instead, you can bring your ballot to your precinct on Election Day. The election workers can void it and let you vote in person. You must bring all the pieces that you received in the mail to do this. Completed mail ballots must be returned to the drop box, poll workers cannot take them at your precinct.