Election Day is here, folks.

Today, residents across Pennsylvania can make their voices heard. As you head to the polls today, make sure you are up to date on current voting information and who is on the ballot. 

When To Vote

Polls will be open today from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line by 8 p.m., remember, you are legally entitled to vote.

All mail-in ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on May 19. A list of ballot drop box locations is available here. 

Where To Vote

Students can check voter status and locations here. 

PSU Votes also has a map of the most common polling locations for students, but you should verify assigned polling places on the Pennsylvania Department of State website before heading to the polls.

What’s On The Ballot

Four items appear on this year’s Pennsylvania ballot. For registered State College residents, that includes statewide executive offices and the federal and state legislature. 

Candidates for the governor of Pennsylvania include the incumbent Josh Shapiro (Democrat) and Stacy Garrity (Republican). 

Candidates for the lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania include the incumbent Austin Davis (Democrat), Jason Richey (Republican), and John Ventre (Republican).

For the Pennsylvania House of Representatives seat for District 82, the candidates are incumbent Paul Takac (Democrat) and Kirtsen McTernan (Republican). These candidates are specific to voters registered in State College.

For Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District, the candidates are incumbent Glenn Thompson (Republican) and Ray Bilger (Democrat). These candidates are specific to voters registered in State College.

What Do I Need To Bring?

Return voters, who have voted at their polling place before, do not need to bring anything.

First-time voters must bring a valid form of photo ID. Acceptable forms of ID include a driver’s license or ID card, U.S. passport, military ID, student ID, employee ID, voter registration card, firearm permit, or any other government-issued ID. Some forms of non-photo ID are acceptable, including a current utility bill, bank statement, or paychecks that list your address.