The Board of Elections:
Commissioner Robert J. Harvie, Chairman; Commissioner Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia, LCSW; Commissioner Gene DiGirolamo
Notice:
The Board of Elections would like to announce the public signing to certify the returns from the November 3, 2020 General Election. The meeting will be held on Monday, November 23, 2020 in the 5th Floor Commissioner’s Conference Room at 12:00 pm. The meeting will also be streamed live to the Bucks County Board of Elections Facebook. Public comment may be submitted via email to boepubliccomment@buckscounty.org, beginning at 12:00 pm.
New Voting Machines
For a look at what to expect next time you are at the polls, check out the videos below:
ClearCast Scanner
ClearAccess Ballot Marking Device
For more information on voting on the new ClearBallot voting machines, go to the ClearBallot - New Voting Machines page.
The Board of Elections Office:
- Prepares and furnishes all material used at elections
- Receives petitions for placement of candidates on the primary ballot
- Registers new voters
- Maintains voter registration files, including name, address and political party changes
- Processes and mails absentee ballots
- Instructs election officials
- Prepares and delivers all voting machines in 304 voting districts
- Receives the returns of all primaries and elections from each precinct; canvasses, computes and certifies results
- Responds to daily questions and requests over the counter and via telephone.
Find Voter Registration Status
Register to Vote!
Last Day to Register to vote or make changes to registration for the 2020 General Election is Monday, October 19, 2020
Where to Register:
Online or at the Registration Office in the Bucks County Courthouse, Doylestown, or pick up a Voter Registration Application at any Post Office, Wine & Spirit Shoppe, Municipal Building or Library, or download a Voter Registration Application below. In addition, the Department of Transportation provides for voter registration with their driver's license application, renewal or change of name or address.
To register, you must:
- Be a citizen of the United States for at least one month before the next election;
- Be a resident of Pennsylvania and of your election district for at least 30 days before the next election; and
- Be eighteen (18) years of age on the day of the next election.
Online Voter Registration
You can register to vote through the Pennsylvania Department of State’s online application. Before you begin, be sure to have your Pennsylvania driver’s license or PennDOT ID card handy. If you don’t have one, there are other options. Once you submit your online application, it will be forwarded to the county voter registration office for processing.
Download a Voter Registration Application
The Voter Registration Application may be typed on-screen, printed, signed, and must be mailed or hand-delivered to the Board of Elections. The county must have a signed original form in its files. Faxed copies are not permitted by law (there are exceptions for military voters and overseas civilian voters - please contact our office or visit http://www.fvap.gov/ for further information). All voter registration forms being mailed in must be received NO LATER than October 19, 2020. Postmarks DO NOT APPLY.
Request to Cancel Voter Registration
Online Absentee Ballot Application
Download Absentee Ballot Application
Download Mail-In Ballot Application
Request to Cancel Permanent Absentee/Mail-In Status
The Absentee/Mail-in Ballot Application may be printed, completed, signed, and must be mailed or hand-delivered to the Board of Elections. The county must have a signed original form in its files. Faxed/e-mailed copies are not permitted by law (there are exceptions for military voters and overseas civilian voters - please contact our office or visit http://www.fvap.gov/ for further information).
Bucks County Board of Elections
55 E. Court St.
Doylestown, PA 18901
Board of Elections - 215-348-6154
elections@buckscounty.org
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Monday, November 2, 2020 Extended Hours: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
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Absentee/Mail-In Ballot Drop Boxes
NEW EXTENDED HOURS:
Wednesday October 21st to Friday October 23rd: 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Saturday October 24th and Sunday October 25th: 12:00PM-5:00PM
Monday October 26th to Friday October 30th: 8:00AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday October 31st and Sunday November 1st: 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Monday November 2nd: 8:00AM to 7:00PM (Includes Extended Office Hours)
Tuesday November 3rd: 8:00AM to 8:00PM (Election Day)
Central Bucks County
55 E. Court St.
Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: 215-348-6154
Lower Bucks County
7321 New Falls Road
Levittown, PA 19055
Phone: 267-580-3500
Upper Bucks County
261 California Road
Quakertown PA 18951
Phone: 215-529-7250