#CCPVotes
Get Out the Vote on May 19!
The next election will take place on May 19, 2026:
Deadline to register to vote in the primary is Monday, May 4th.
- Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in PA
- If it is your first time voting, or your first time voting at a new polling place, please bring an ID with you - see here for list of accepted forms of ID
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Make sure you have a plan to vote:
- Where are you going? Check your voter status/find your polling place!
- How are you getting there? Get a free ride to the polls!
- Who are you voting for? View this interactive voter guide and mock ballot!
Check out the City of Philadelphia's satellite offices where you can request a mail-in ballot, fill it out, and cast your vote all in one place! You can also make corrections to your mail-in ballot if your name appears on this list, or ask any election-related questions.
What seats will be on the ballot this year?
- PA Governor
- PA Lieutenant Governor
- U.S. House of Representatives
- PA Senate
- PA House of Representatives
- Member of Democratic State Committee
- Member of Republican State Committee
Workshops & Events
Spring 2026 Events
During the spring semester, #CCPVotes will be hosting a Civics Fest, Who's On Your Ballot? workshop, and poll worker trainings. If you're interested in signing up for any of our events, please reach out to us at !
Get Ready to Vote
Make a plan to vote! Your vote is your voice.
Confirm Voter Registration Status- Not sure if you're registered? Check your voter registration status here - verify you are registered to vote, confirm your residential address is up to date, and check to see if you are registered with the political party of your choice.
- Need to update your registration? Make updates here.
- Voting in-person? Confirm your polling place here.
- Voting by mail? Apply for a mail-in ballot here
Get Informed
Do you know what seats are up for election? Check out Committee of 70's voter guide.
- Have you voted on the new voting machines? Check out this video
- Do you know who your current legislators are?
- Do you know who's on the ballot? Find out who is running in your district this May by using the Build Your Ballot Tool
- Do you know where candidates stand on certain issues? Check out this Pennsylvania Voters Guide to learn more about the candidates and their races.
- Begin your research of the candidates running for office by checking out The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Philadelphia Tribune, The Philadelphia Citizen, PoliticsPA.com, and Philadelphia City Commissioners.
- Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- If you are in line by 8 p.m., you must be allowed to vote
- If there is a problem finding your voter registration, you have a legal right to request a provisional ballot
- If you have questions or are experiencing problems voting, call the Election Protection Hotline and speak with a volunteer to get help, call 866-OUR-VOTE
- Check out our helpful FAQs section by scrolling to the bottom of this page
Get Involved
Become a poll worker on election day
- Poll workers open voting machines at the beginning of the day, check voters into the polling place, support the functioning of the polling place, and close everything up at the end of the night
- Poll workers earn $200 for serving on election day! Plus, bilingual interpreters can earn $180 for language translation at the polls.
- Are you under 18 years old? Students who are 17 years old can get paid as a poll worker as long as they submit this special approval form
- If you are interested in poll working, please call the Election Board unit at 215-685-4811 or County Board of Elections at 215-686-3469. When you call, make sure to say, "I would like to be a poll worker and I need a placement."
Volunteer with #CCPVotes
- Each semester, we are looking for volunteers to help with our voter registration and advocacy events - to sign up to volunteer, please contact the Institute for Community Engagement and Civic Leadership at
- Volunteering is a great way to build your resume and gain valuable experience in community organizing, advocacy, networking, public speaking and more!
- Click here to watch our voter registration volunteer training!
Become a #CCPVotes Student Fellow
- Through partnerships with different organizations, #CCPVotes promotes community-based learning experiences for students, some of which are paid positions:
- Become a Democracy Fellow with Campus Vote Project (paid)
- Become a Civic Influencer with Civic Influencers (paid)
- Intern in the City Commissioner's Office
- Become a Democracy Fellow with Campus Vote Project (paid)
- Please contact the Institute for Community Engagement and Civic Leadership at for information on how to apply to each of these opportunities
CCP Earns ALL IN Action Plan Seal for #CCPVotes
CCP received this recognition for the 2026 election cycle for developing a nonpartisan democratic engagement action plan through our #CCPVotes campaign. We are one of 129 campuses that have earned this recognition so far for this cycle. We’re proud to provide a strong action plan that explores innovative strategies to increase nonpartisan civic engagement on our campus.