#CCPVotes
Get Out the Vote on November 3!
The next election will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026:
**Register to vote today!**
Deadline to register to vote in the primary is Monday, October 19th.
Election Day Essentials
- Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in PA
- Know your polling place before Election Day. Check your voter registration status and polling location..
- First-time voter or voting at a new location? Bring an accepted form of ID.
- Register to vote by October 19, 2026
What seats will be on the ballot this year?
- PA Governor
- PA Lieutenant Governor
- U.S. House of Representatives
- PA State Senate
- PA State Representative
- State Committee Members
- Local Committeeperson
- Philadelphia Ballot Questions
Workshops & Events
Fall 2026 Events
During the fall semester, #CCPVotes will be hosting a kick-off for National Voter Registration Day, a Who's On Your Ballot? workshop, poll worker trainings, and more! If you're interested in signing up for any of our events, please reach out to us at !
Get Ready to Vote
Make a plan to vote! Your vote is your voice.
Make Your Voting Plan
- Register to vote!
- Know How You're Voting
- Find your polling place if you're voting in-person
- Request a mail-in ballot if you're voting by mail - Deadline to request one is October 27!
- Visit a Satellite Election Office to apply for a mail-in ballot, return a completed mail-in ballot, and more!
- Know How You're Getting There
- Use SEPTA Trip Planner to plan your route to your polling location
- View schedules, routes, and service updates at Septa.org
- Know What's On Your Ballot
- Explore the Committee of Seventy's Interactive Voter Guide
Know Your Rights
- Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line by 8 p.m., you must be allowed to vote..
- You can request to vote by provisional ballot if your name does not appear in the poll book, you don't have required ID with you, your eligibility is challenged by a poll worker. Learn more about provisional ballots.
- If you are experiencing problems voting or have questions about voting, call the Pennsylvania Election Hotline toll free at 1-877-868-3772.
- Visit the Pennsylvania Attorney General website for helpful FAQs about your voting rights.
Voting Information & Resources
Know Your Legislators
- Find out who represents you in Philadelphia City Council
- Learn who represents your community in state and national government by looking up your legislators
Voter Guides
- Find out who's on the ballot and where candidates stand on different issues through this Interactive Voter Guide
News & Local Journalism
Voter Guides
- Find out who's on the ballot and where candidates stand on different issues through this Interactive Voter Guide
Podcasts
- "On the Ballot" is a nonpartisan podcast from Ballotpedia that explains elections, government, and current political issues to help listeners become more informed voters.
- "Civic Parenting" is more than a parenting podcast, it explores civic engagement, citizenship, and democracy through everyday life and is hosted by the National Constitution Center.
- "Up First from NPR" is NPR's daily news podcast, delivering the top headlines and key stories yuo need to start your day in 15 minutes or less.
- "Democracy Decoded" explores how elections, voting rights, and government systems work, while explaining the challenges and solutions shaping American democracy.
- "Not Another Politics Podcast" uses research and data to explain today's biggest political issues and how government institutions work.
Get Involved
Become a poll worker on election day
Poll workers help elections run smoothly by opening and closing polling places, checking voters in, and supporting the voting process throughout Election Day. Poll workers can earn $200 for serving, and bilingual interpreters may earn $180
- Students who are 17 years old may serve as paid poll workers by submitting the Involved at 17 approval form.
- Interested in becoming a poll worker? Contact the Election Board Unit at 215-685-4811 or the County Board of Elections at 215-686-3469. When you call, say: "I would like to be a poll worker and I need a placement."
Volunteer with #CCPVotes
Volunteering is a great way to build your resume and gain valuable experience in community organizing, advocacy, networking, public speaking and more! Every semester, there are many opportunities to volunteer with #CCPVotes. Contact the Institute for Community Engagement and Civic Leadership at to sign up.
Become a #CCPVotes Student Fellow
Through partnerships with different nonpartisan organizations, #CCPVotes promotes community-engaged learning experiences for students, some of which are paid positions. Please contact the Institute for Community Engagement and Civic Leadership at for information on how to apply for internship and fellowship positions.
CCP Earns ALL IN Action Plan Seal for #CCPVotes
CCP received this recognition for the 2026 election cycle for developing a nonpartisan democratic engagement action plan through our #CCPVotes campaign. We are one of 129 campuses that have earned this recognition so far for this cycle. We’re proud to provide a strong action plan that explores innovative strategies to increase nonpartisan civic engagement on our campus.