Election HQ: A Pennsylvania voter guide to 2024 election
Election day in Pennsylvania is Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Voters will head to the poll to cast their ballot for president. Their choices, if you haven't heard, are Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump. The two rivals have made many visits to Western Pa. to make their case for why they deserve a vote and what they would bring to the White House.
The other contentious race features Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate seat with incumbent Bob Casey trying to fend off Republican challenger Dave McCormick. Several U.S. House seats in Western Pa. are also on the ballot. And some statewide seats will also to be determined at the ballot, including state treasurer, attorney general and auditor general.
Some key deadlines to know:
The voter registration deadline is Oct. 21.
The absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline is Oct. 29.
The absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline is Nov. 5.
Early voting is available to all voters. Early voting start days vary but open by Oct. 29.
The state has an online tool to let voters find their polling place by entering their address here .
• Allegheny County election page
• Westmoreland County election page
• Armstrong County election page
Election coverage from TribLive
Sept. 30, 2024: Mail-in ballots mean many will have voted long before election day
After a flurry of visits to Western Pennsylvania, presidential candidates are running out of time to sway many voters. Pennsylvania election offices already are taking applications and getting ready to send out mail-in ballots.
Sept. 28, 2024: Abortion a top election issue for nearly half of state voters, Spotlight PA poll shows
Abortion is a top issue for almost 50% of Pennsylvania voters when considering who to pick for president this November, a new Spotlight PA poll shows.
Sept. 25, 2024: Westmoreland commissioners say no ballot curing allowed for November election
Westmoreland commissioners Wednesday said county voters will not be offered an opportunity to correct flaws that might cause their mail-in ballot to be disqualified.
Sept. 24, 2024: Appeals court rules Washington County must notify mail-in voters of ballot errors
The Washington County Board of Elections must notify voters of mail-in ballot errors so they can vote provisionally, a Pennsylvania appellate court panel ruled.
Sept. 22, 2024: Young voters in Western Pa. talk issues, candidates ahead of presidential election
The economy. A woman's right to choose. A divided America. TribLive interviewed young voters across Western Pennsylvania to learn which issues are most important to them. Here's what they told us.
Sept. 22, 2024: Social media, political burnout impact young voters in Western Pa.
Social media content and politics mix, but that can create voter fatigue.
Sept. 5, 2024: Neighbors divided: Highland Park duplex showcases political differences
One side of the duplex features yard signs in support of Vice President Kamala Harris, and the other side features yard signs in support of former President Donald Trump, including giant cardboard cutouts. It's hard to miss for pedestrians or motorists in the Highland Park neighborhood.
U.S. PresidentKamala HarrisDonald TrumpSept. 10, 2024: Trump, Harris barnstorm Western Pa. Here's where they have stopped
Here's a quick look at stops by Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump over the past months.
Sept. 26, 2024: Spotted lanternfly greets Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh
Vice President Kamala Harris received an unfriendly greeting from a spotted lanternfly after her plane landed in Pittsburgh this week.
Sept. 24, 2024: Trump pledges to create protectionist policies and deport immigrants before cheering crowd at IUP rally
Former President Donald Trump spoke to a capacity crowd at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, detailing his protectionist policies of tariffs, criticizing immigrants' impact on Pennsylvania towns, and keeping steel production in America.
Sept. 19, 2024: Flurry of polls shows Harris with slight lead over Trump in tight race in Pa.
With less than seven weeks to go before Election Day, a majority of polls released this week show Vice President Kamala Harris has eked out a slight lead in the key swing state of Pennsylvania.
Sept. 18, 2024: Western Pa. Teamsters endorse Kamala Harris, breaking with national union
The council representing 35,000 Teamsters across Western Pennsylvania endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, breaking with the decision by its parent union, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, to not endorse a candidate in the race for president.
Sept. 17, 2024: Trump, Harris are courting the Black male vote — here's what those voters have to say
Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris have made no secret about their intent to court Black voters ahead of November's presidential election. In what figures to be a close race, especially in swing states such as Pennsylvania and Georgia, Black voters could hold significant sway in the outcome.
Sept. 13, 2024: 'We've got to earn every vote,' Kamala Harris says during stop in Johnstown
Vice President Kamala Harris made a nearly two-hour campaign stop in Johnstown before heading east to Wilkes-Barre as she continued a push to win over Pennsylvania voters.
Sept. 11, 2024: Pittsburghers react to high-profile presidential debate between Harris, Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump battled in a contentious forum hosted by ABC in Philadelphia, the first matchup between the two presidential hopefuls. It was the second debate of the presidential race. The first in June featured a disastrous performance by President Joe Biden that ultimately led to him dropping out and endorsing his vice president.
Sept. 7, 2024: Kamala Harris breaks from debate prep in Pittsburgh to make campaign stop
After spending several days in Pittsburgh this week, Vice President Kamala Harris ventured out for a quick campaign stop in the Strip District. She was greeted by emotional supporters.
Aug. 6, 2024: Why Walz won the Democrat veepstakes over Shapiro
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's centrist profile might have cost him a spot on the Democratic presidential ticket this November in favor of a more progressive politician, experts said.
Aug. 20, 2024: Political football: Why former Steeler Jerome Bettis is backing Kamala Harris
The Bus is on board with Kamala Harris. Pittsburgh Steelers legend Jerome Bettis, aka The Bus, joined Harris' bus tour, providing a boost to the Democratic ticket as it passed through several stops in Western Pennsylvania, including Sheetz, Primanti Bros. and Aliquippa High School's football field.
July 31, 2024: 'It was a lot': Attendees of Black journalists convention react to Trump appearance
When Donald Trump attended the opening day of the National Association of Black Journalists Convention in downtown Chicago on Wednesday afternoon, the former president and Republican party nominee's appearance was met with opposition from NABJ members.
July 28, 2024: What is Project 2025, and how could it impact the Pittsburgh region?
Found in its pages is the conservative movement's detailed road map for a second Donald Trump presidency, one backed by the influential Heritage Foundation, a right-wing think tank, and dozens of other conservative groups with deep ties to Republican lawmakers.
July 15, 2024: For Western Pa. delegates all in for Trump, a Republican National Convention unlike any in recent memory
Republican National Conventions of years past have simmered with intrigue, speculation and pivotal moments, but this year could shape up to have one singular focus: Donald Trump.
July 6, 2024: Why Butler County is so crucial to Trump's election chances
Southwestern Pennsylvania is one of the most important political regions in the country for Republicans this election cycle, and the Trump campaign appears to be well aware.
July 3, 2024: Paging Kamala? Summer Lee says VP Harris is 'obvious choice' if Biden steps down
U.S. Rep. Summer Lee has joined a growing chorus of elected Democrats weighing in on the fallout from President Joe Biden's lackluster debate performance, emphasizing the gravity of the presidential race and suggesting that if Biden were to step aside, Vice President Kamala Harris is the "obvious choice" to replace him.
June 28, 2024: Western Pa. Democratic delegates stick with Biden but cast debate performance as 'wake-up call'
Following President Joe Biden's lackluster debate performance, alarmed liberal pundits wasted little time in suggesting that the president consider withdrawing from the race.
June 27, 2024: Pittsburghers react to highly anticipated presidential debate between Biden, Trump
Matthew Presto had his eyes glued to the debate between President Joe Biden and his Republican rival, former President Donald Trump, and after the 90-minute contest he believes Trump came out on top.
U.S. SenateBob Casey Jr.David McCormickJuly 16, 2024: Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick speaks at national convention in Milwaukee
Republican Senate candidate David McCormick called his political opponent, incumbent Democrat Sen. Bob Casey, a "do-nothing, out-of-touch liberal career politician" whose policies align with President Joe Biden and are dangerous for Pennsylvanians and the nation.
July 13, 2024: Sen. Bob Casey walks fine line amid Biden turmoil
Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey has a fine line to walk. He and other Democrats fighting to hang on to hotly contested Senate seats have seemed jittery about the turmoil surrounding President Joe Biden after his disastrous debate performance. In many cases, they're trying to minimize any damage to their own races by saying as little as possible about it in public.
June 20, 2024: The fight for abortion rights gets an unlikely messenger in swing state Pennsylvania: Sen. Bob Casey
Abortion rights, suddenly a potent political force in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to leave such matters to the states, have found an unlikely champion in swing state Pennsylvania.
U.S. House
U.S. House, District 12Summer LeeJames HayesSept. 30, 2024: Candidates for U.S. House District 12 , Summer Lee (D) and James Hayes (R), responded to a questionnaire to the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania.
U.S. House, District 14Christopher DziadosGuy ReschenthalerSept. 30, 2024: Candidate for U.S. House District 14 , Christopher Dziados (D), responded to a questionnaire to the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania.
U.S. House, District 17Chris DeluzioRob MercuriSept. 30, 2024: Candidates for U.S. House District 17 , Chris Deluzio (D), responded to a questionnaire to the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania attorney generalEugene DePasqualeDave SundaySept. 30, 2024: Candidates for Pennsylvania Attorney General , Eugene DePasquale (D), Dave Sunday (R) and others, responded to a questionaire to the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania treasurerErin McClellandStacy GarritySept. 30, 2024: Candidates for Pennsylvania Treasurer , Erin McClelland (D), Stacy Garrity (R) and others, responded to a questionnaire to the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania auditor generalMalcolm KenyattaTimothy DeFoor
