With Election Day on Nov. 3 nearly here, time is running out to vote in the 2026 midterms.
There are numerous places to return absentee and mail-in ballots early in Pittsburgh and throughout Allegheny County, while Election Day will offer in-person polling locations throughout the county.
If you're voting for the first time, there are a few things you'll want to check before you head out to vote. Here's what to know as you make your plan to vote.
What time do Pennsylvania polling places open, close?
On Election Day, polling locations open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. If you are in line at 8 p.m., you will be allowed to vote.
Find your polling location in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County
If you plan to vote in person on Election Day, you can find your polling place in Allegheny County through the Pennsylvania State Department.
Mail-in and absentee ballots can be
returned to any return site on Monday, Nov. 2 ahead of Election Day. They're open 11:00 am to 7:00 pm on Nov. 2. Here's where they're located:
- Allegheny County Emergency Services Building
- Avalon Public Library
- Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge
- Carnegie Library Lawrenceville
- Carnegie Library Squirrel Hill
- CCAC Center for Education, Innovation and Training
- CCAC Homewood-Brushton Center
- Community Library of Allegheny Valley
- Dormont Pool
- Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank
- North Park Ice Rink
- South Park Ice Rink
These ballots can also be returned to the County Office Building on Election Day between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Do voters in Pennsylvania need ID?
If you're a first-time voter in Allegheny County, you'll need to show your ID when you vote in person in Pennsylvania.
First-time voters should bring one current form of photo ID, such as their Pennsylvania driver's license or PennDOT ID card, an ID issued by any Commonwealth agency, and ID issued by the federal government, a U.S. passport, a U.S. Armed Forces ID, a student ID or an employee ID.
If you don't have a photo ID, you can use another document that has your name and address on it. These documents include confirmation issued by the county voter registration office, such as a voter registration card; non-photo ID issued by the Commonwealth; non-photo ID issued by the federal government; a firearm permit; a current utility bill; a current bank statement; a paycheck; or a government check.
Can I see if my Pennsylvania ballot was accepted and counted?
Yes, you can track your ballot's status online at the Pennsylvania Department of State's website. Additionally, if you provided your email address to Allegheny County Elections when you registered to vote or applied for a mail ballot, you may receive an email when your returned ballot is received, as well as other information about its status.
Where can I view election results?
Allegheny County will post the county's election results on their website. The state will post data on its website.
Finch Walker is the Pittsburgh Connect Reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Contact Walker at FWalker@usatodayco.com. Instagram: @finchwalker_. X: @_finchwalker.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Voting for the first time in Allegheny? Find polling place, bring ID
