Version del boletin en español aqui. Dear John,
Tuesday, November 5, is Election Day, if you have already voted, thank you! No matter who you vote for, it’s both a privilege and our responsibility to exercise this Constitutional right. Last month, I sent out a newsletter on voting resources, but with less than a week left to vote, I’m sharing important details on ballot return locations, in-person voting options, and essential resources to ensure your voice is heard and your vote is counted. Please take a moment to review the information below, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
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Your county election office must RECEIVE your completed mail ballot by November 5, 2024, at 8 p.m. A ballot postmarked by 8 p.m. on November 5 is not sufficient. Since there are only a few days before the election, voters should bring their ballots to a designated ballot drop-box instead of mailing them to ensure their ballot is received in time.
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Ballot Drop-Box Locations in Berks County
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Agricultural Center: 1238 County Welfare Rd Leesport, PA 19533 Berks County Services Center: 633 Court Street, 1st Fl, Reading, PA 19601 Berks County South Campus: 400 E Wyomissing Ave, Mohnton, PA 19540
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For more information on the hours of these drop-boxes, visit the Berks County Office of Election Services here.
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Ballot Drop-Box Locations in Chester County
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- Chester County Government Services Center: 601 Westtown Rd, West Chester, PA 19382
- Avon Grove Library: 117 Rosehill Ave, West Grove, PA 19390
- Chester County Library Exton: 450 Exton Square Pkwy, Exton, PA 19341
- Coatesville Area Public Library: 501 Lincoln Hwy E, Coatesville, PA 19320
- Downingtown Library: 122 Wallace Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335
- Easttown Library and Information Center: 720 First Ave, Berwyn, PA 19312
- Henrietta Hankin Branch, 215 Windgate Dr, Chester Springs, PA 19425
- Honey Brook Community Library: 687 Compass Rd, Honey Brook, PA 19344
- Kennett Library: 320 E State St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
- Oxford Library Company: 48 S 2nd St, Oxford, PA 19363
- Phoenixville Public Library: 183 2nd Ave, Phoenixville, PA 19460
- Parkesburg Public Library: 105 West St, Parkesburg, PA 19365
- Spring City Free Library: 245 Broad St, Spring City, PA 19475
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For more information on the hours of these drop-boxes, visit the Chester County website here.
A special note for West Chester area residents: The Airport Road Post Office has opened a mobile unit facility to collect ballots up until the election. This is not a ballot drop box; instead, ballots dropped here will be processed as if they were sent by mail. It is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Monday, November 4, and Tuesday, November 5, it will be open from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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- If you have a disability that prevents you from voting in person or delivering your mail ballot, you may designate someone else to deliver your ballot materials for you. You must designate the person in writing using the Designated Agent Form, also available in 10 different languages.
- If you have an emergency, such as an unexpected illness or, disability or last-minute absence, you may be able to obtain an emergency absentee ballot.
- Track your ballot here.
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In-person Election Day voting
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- Find your polling place here
- Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day; if you are in line by 8 p.m., you can still vote
- If you experience any problems while voting, call the PA Department of State’s year-round voter hotline at 1-877-VOTESPA (1-877-868-3772)
- If you did not complete your mail-in or absentee ballot, you may surrender it, along with the outer return envelope, at your polling place, then vote on your county's voting system
- If you need help voting due to a disability, you may bring a person of your choice to assist you in the voting process
- If it’s your first time voting at a new polling place, you must bring an approved form of identification
- Pennsylvania driver’s license or PennDOT ID card
- ID issued by any Commonwealth agency
- ID issued by the U.S. Government
- U.S. Passport
- U.S. Armed Forces ID
- Student ID
- Employee ID
- Find your polling place here.
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For county-specific questions, contact your county election offices.
Berks County Election Office 633 Court St.,1st Floor Reading, PA, 19601 Phone: (610) 478-6490
Chester County Election Office Government Services Ctr. 601 Westtown Rd., Ste. 150 P.O. Box 2747 West Chester, PA, 19380-0990 Phone: (610) 344-6410
Thank you for voting. Your vote is your voice, and it’s an honor to exercise this right as an American citizen.
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How We Help Our Community
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After facing challenges with receiving her tax return, Barbara from West Grove sought help from our office. She visited our West Chester office, and our team got Barbara's tax return for her. If you or someone you know needs help with tax issues with the IRS or another federal agency, please contact us online or call our office at (202)-225-4315.
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Serving as our community's representative is the honor of my lifetime, and I hope to hear from you soon about any issue that concerns you.
As always, please contact my office if you need assistance.
Be well, and see you soon!
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Chrissy Houlahan U.S. Member of Congress
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