Montco guide to today’s primary
Voters across Montgomery County will head to the polls today.
They will help select their parties’ nominees for U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, governor, lieutenant governor, all state House seats, state Senate seats in even-numbered districts and for Democratic and Republican state committee.
Pennsylvania operates a closed primary — meaning only voters registered as Democrats or Republicans will receive a ballot to select nominees to represent their party in the general election.
Here’s what voters need to know before heading to the polls:
Where to vote: Each voter is assigned to a specific polling place. Voters unsure of where to go can look up their polling place by visiting the Montgomery County Office of Voter Services website at montcopa.org/voterservices.
When to vote: Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. Anyone in line by 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
Who is on the ballot: Voters can check out the sample ballot for their voting precinct by visiting the county election services website at montcopa.org/voterservices.
Can I bring my mail ballot to the polls: Mail ballots will not be accepted at any polling location. All absentee and no-excuse mail ballots must be placed in an official ballot drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Eleven drop boxes are located at the following places in Montgomery County:
What voters may/may not bring: Voters cannot bring campaign signs or distribute materials within 10 feet of a polling place entrance. They may wear political apparel as long as they don’t draw attention to it. Voters legally allowed to carry firearms may do so unless the polling place is in a location where guns are prohibited, such as a school.
Voter intimidation: It’s illegal to harass, threaten, discriminate against or get aggressive with voters inside or outside polling places. Such behavior should be reported to the county elections office and district attorney. Voters can also contact the Pennsylvania Department of State’s Voting and Elections agency at 877868-3772.
Questions or issues: Call the state elections office at 877-8683772 or the county elections office at 610-278-3280. The Montgomery County Office of Voter Services is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is located on the sixth floor of One Montgomery Plaza, 425 Swede St., in Norristown.