N. Woodbury Twp. Changes Polling Place for June 2 Election

The supervisors of North Woodbury Township are notifying the residents of North Woodbury Township that Blair County has changed the polling place for the township.

The township polling place has moved from Homewood at Martinsburg to the new Valley Rural Electric Building next to West Central Equipment, the John Deere dealer on State Route 164.

The township said that those with questions or concerns should call the county Voter Registration Office at (814) 693-3150.

The state’s Primary Election has been moved to June 2.

The General Election, which includes voting for president, will be Nov. 3. The last day to register to vote on Nov. 3 is Oct. 19.

In-person voting at polling places will remain available. Registered voters can apply online for a mail-in or absentee ballot at votespa.com. The state is providing infection-protection kits for all counties to provide to precincts so poll workers can maintain a safe voting environment at polling locations on June 2. These kits will include masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, floor marking tape and other sanitizing supplies and will be provided to the counties at no cost to them.

Voters and county election officials in Pennsylvania were already preparing for change following the passage and signing of Act 77 of 2019. Act 77 was the first major amendment to the state’s Election Code in more than 80 years. It brought the option of mail-in ballots with no excuse needed, along with later deadlines for voter registration and for returning mail and absentee ballots.

“There is no more important civic duty than voting, but we also want to make sure that every primary voter can cast their vote safely,” Gov. Wolf said. “This election is the first time that voters have the option to vote by mail-in ballot and I encourage every Pennsylvania voter to visit votesPA.com to conveniently update their registration or apply for a mail-in ballot.”

“The 2020 election season is bringing unprecedented changes for Pennsylvania voters,” Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar said. “We are using every tool available to make sure voters know about the changes in voting while also staying safe, including the new option for all voters to vote by mail from the comfort of their home. Nearly 600,000 voters have already applied to vote by mail or absentee – a secure, convenient method for all voters.”

Important information about voting

The Department of State wants voters to know:

• With the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, the Pennsylvania General Assembly rescheduled the primary election to June 2 and made additional changes in the process for voters and county election officials.

• The deadline to register to vote or update a voter registration for the June primary was May 18.

• Registered voters have until 5 p.m. May 26 to sign up to vote by mail ballot and until 8 p.m. on election day to return their voted ballot. Voters who applied for a ballot before the change of election date do not need to apply again, but voters whose address may have changed should contact their county election office.

• Act 12 also allows counties to temporarily consolidate polling places more easily as they work to relocate voting sites such as those at senior centers, now closed because of the COVID-19 emergency.

“In coming weeks, voters should pay special attention to their county’s announcements regarding relocation of polling places,” Secretary Boockvar said. “For the primary election, many voters could be voting at different locations than in the past if they cannot or do not wish to vote by mail.”

Once counties have finalized their polling place plans, voters will be able to check their voting location through the Department of State’s polling place locator.

For more information on the new mail-in ballots and all things related to voting in Pennsylvania, call the Department of State’s toll-free hotline at (877) VOTESPA (877-868-3772) or visit votesPA.com.

Q&A: VOTING BY MAIL-IN BALLOT

What is a mail-in ballot? 

Recent  voting reforms established  a new way for Pennsylvanians to vote: mail-in ballots.

Similar to an  absentee ballot, voters may apply to receive a  mail-in ballot  in the mail to complete and then return to  the county election office.

However, unlike an  absentee ballot, voters may simply request  a  mail-ballot  without  providing  a  reason. Mail-in ballots will be available starting with the 2020 primary election on June 2.

Who may apply for a mail-in ballot?

Registered voters can apply to vote via mail-in ballot for the primary election .

Military and overseas voters should check votepa.com for  information about military and overseas voting and how to obtain a ballot.

How do I apply for a mail-in ballot?

Online application

Registered voters can apply to vote via mail-in ballot for the primary election with a valid Pa. driver’s license or photo I.D. from the Pa. Department of Transportation (PennDOT).

Application by Mail 

Beginning 50 days before an election, voters can download a  mail-in  ballot application form from  votespa.com. Print, complete, sign, and deliver or mail the application to the county election office .

In-Person application

Beginning 50 days before an election, voters can stop by the county election office to apply  in  person. If the county’s ballot is finalized and available, voters may request and promptly receive a mail-in ballot. 

What is the deadline to apply? 

From the primary election forward, the deadline for a county to receive a voter’s application for a mail-in ballot  is before 5 p.m. on the Tuesday before the election.

How do I fill out and submit a mail-in ballot? 

After you receive your mail-in  ballot:

1. Fill out your mail-in  ballot.

2. Place your ballot in the secrecy envelope and then put the sealed secrecy envelope into the official envelope. Note: Be sure to sign the form, or your ballot may not count.

3. Mail or hand-deliver your completed absentee ballot to  your county election office  by 8 p.m.  on Election Day for it to be counted.