Registration & Elections

Chris Spackman, Director
Kelly Hostetter, Deputy Director of Registration
Chelsea True, Deputy Director of Elections

1251 South 28th Street 
Harrisburg PA 17111
Phone: (717) 780-6360
Fax: (717) 780-6478
Toll Free: 1-800-328-0058

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM

 


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To check to see if you are registered to vote, have a mail ballot requested or where to vote, use the Find Voter Registration Status Form from the Department of State.

Election Information

2025 Offices and Candidates to Appear on May 20 Municipal Primary (Post Ballot Drawing, Updated 03/24/2025)

2025 Election Important Dates

2025 Campaign Finance Calendar

Dauphin County Drop Box Locations

Campaign Finance Reporting Law


2025 Primary Nomination Petition Information

The last day for candidates to file petitions was March 11, 2025. Those seeking nomination for minor political parties or minor political bodies should contact the Bureau of Registration and Elections.

Drawing for Primary Ballot Position

Candidate's Withdrawal Notice

 

Information for Military, Federal and Civilian Overseas Voters

You may register to vote and request an official absentee ballot by using the Federal Postcard Application (FPCA), available at www.vote.pa.gov or www.fvap.gov.

UMOVA NOTICE Municipal Primary 2025 (03/14/2025)

Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)

Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)

 

Election Notices 

Election Proclamation 2025 Municipal Primary

Notice of Casting of Lots for Ballot Position

Notice of Preparation of Electronic Voting Sytems and Central Tabulation Testing 2025 Municipal Primary

Notice of Canvassing and Computation 2025 Municipal Primary

Tie Breaker Notice

 

To Register In Dauphin County, You Must...

  • You must be a UNITED STATES CITIZEN for at least one month prior to the NEXT election.
  • You must be a RESIDENT OF PENNSYLVANIA and YOUR ELECTION DISTRICT for at least 30 days prior to the election.
  • You must be at least 18 YEARS OF AGE on the day of the next election.
  • JURORS in Dauphin County ARE NOT SELECTED from voter rolls; they are SELECTED from PennDOT records.