As Election Day approaches, time is running out for you to make a plan to vote in Allegheny County.
If you have a mail-in or absentee ballot, there are numerous locations where you can return your ballot over the weekend before the 2026 midterms. And if you're voting in person, you'll want to find out where you're polling location is, ensure you're registered to vote and double check if you'll need to bring ID with you.
Here's what to know.
Ballot return locations in Allegheny County
These ballot return sites will open on Friday, Oct. 30 and remain open through Election Day. Hours vary by day and can be viewed at Allegheny County's website. You can drop off your mail-in or absentee ballot at these locations:
- 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
Additionally, the County Office Building is already open for ballot returns, and
it will remain open every day through Election Day. Check Allegheny County's website for the County Office Building's hours, as they vary depending on the day.
When are mail-in and absentee ballots due in Allegheny County?
Mail-in and absentee ballots must be returned to the county by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.
What's the deadline to register for mail-in voting in Allegheny County?
The deadline to apply for a 2026 midterm election mail-in ballot in Allegheny County on Oct. 27 has passed. However, you can register to vote by mail in future elections online, by mail or in person. Allegheny County's application can be found online here.
Where is my polling location in 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. If you're dropping off your ballot early, it can be returned at any ballot return site.
What time do polling sites open?
Polling locations open at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3 and will remain open until 8 p.m. Anyone in line as of 8 p. m. will be allowed to vote. For those who are voting for the first time or who are newly registered, bring an approved form of ID (such as a Pennsylvania driver's license, a passport or a student ID).
Can I see if my Pennsylvania ballot was accepted and counted?
Yes. Your ballot's status can be tracked 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.
Can a family member or friend drop off my ballot for me?
Not necessarily. Under Pennsylvania law, voters must return their own ballots, though there's an exception for voters with a disability who have designated someone in writing through the "Authorize a Designated Agent Form" to deliver their ballot. You can find the form on the Pennsylvania Department of State's website.
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: Where to vote in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County on Election Day
