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4 Steps to Cast In Person or Mail In HEADER

Instructions for voting in person or by absentee/mail-in ballot in Cumberland County

Voting In-Person

If voting in-person on Election Day: 

  1. Make sure you are registered to vote in Cumberland County.
  2. Find your polling place, or make sure it hasn't changed.
  3. Watch the video below to learn how use our voting machines.
  4. Go to your polling place on Election Day between 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. to cast your vote.

Voting By Mail

If voting by absentee or mail-in ballot:

  1. Make sure you are registered to vote in Cumberland County.
  2. Submit an application to receive a absentee or mail-in ballot.
  3. When you receive your ballot, follow the steps in the video below. 
  4. Mail or hand deliver your voted ballot to the Bureau of Elections Office.
    • If hand delivering your ballot, you may only deliver your own ballot.
Vote by Mail . Vote Both Sides Instructions

Steps to Vote by mail-in or absentee ballot:

  1. Complete the ballot:
    • Vote your ballot
    • Make sure you vote both sides of the ballot
    • Verify your selections on both sides
  2. Fold the Ballot:
    • Place your ballot in the yellow secrecy envelope and seal it
    • Place the yellow secrecy envelope in the mailing envelope with a purple stripe and seal it
  3. Sign & Date: Sign and date the back of the mailing envelope
  4. Mail or Hand Deliver:1601 Ritner Hwy, Suite 201, Carlisle, PA 17013
    • If mailing your ballot through the U.S. Postal Service, place the proper postage on the front of the mailing envelope.
    • If hand delivering, place your ballot in the secure ballot box at the Cumberland County Bureau of Elections.
      • Regular Business Hours: Mon - Fri (8am - 4:30pm)
      • Election Day Hours: Nov. 4 (7am - 8pm)
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