Election deadlines and dates to watch for Pa., Philly, and N.J. in 2023
Voters will head to the polls this November to weigh in on races for mayor, city council, state Supreme Court, and beyond.
Delco teens will be among the poll workers handing out "I voted" stickers this year. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Election season is underway in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Here are the election dates and deadlines you need to know.
Pennsylvania
Election dates
- Pennsylvania general Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 7
- Philadelphia municipal general Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 7
Election deadlines
Deadline to register to vote: Monday, Oct. 23Deadline to apply for a mail or absentee ballot: 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31- Deadline to return mail or absentee ballot: 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7 (postmarks do not count)
- Deadline to submit military and overseas absentee ballots: 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6
- Deadline for county to receive military and overseas absentee ballots: Tuesday, Nov. 14
New Jersey
Election dates
- Early voting for New Jersey general election: Friday, Oct. 28 to Sunday, Nov. 7
- New Jersey general Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 7
Election deadlines
Deadline to register to vote: Tuesday, Oct. 17- Deadline to request mail ballot
If by mail: Tuesday, Oct. 31- Otherwise, in-person to county clerk by 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6
- Deadline to return mail ballot: Postmarked by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7
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