FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) Office of Elections and Voter Registration Department of Finance and Administration
Frances D. Pratt, Director of Elections and Voter Registration
Greene County Office Building, 1st Floor
93 East High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370
Phone: 724-852-5230 / Fax: 724-852-5321
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
Be a citizen of the United States for at least one month before the next election;
Be a resident of Pennsylvania and your election district for at least 30 days before the next election;
Be at least 18 years of age on the day of the next election.
How can I vote in the next election?
In order to vote in the next election:
An application must be received in the county voter registration office 30 days prior to the election.
Military electors may apply at any time.
Please provide all information on the Voter registration application as required. Read all instructions carefuly before you fill out the application.
Do I need to re-Register to Vote?
If you are currently registered, you do not need to re-register unless you have moved or changed your name since you last registered to vote.
How will I know If my application has been accepted and I am registered to vote?
You are not registered to vote until your application has been processed and accepted by the county voter registration office. If accepted, the county voter registration office will send you, via non-forwardable mail, a Voter Identification Card. If you do not receive a Voter Identification Card within 14 days of the date you submit your application, contact the county voter registration office.
Where can I get the Voter Registration Application?
You may request a Voter Registration Mail Application from the following sources:
Through the Pennsylvania Department of State elections office by calling their toll free number at 800-552-VOTE.
Click here for Pennsylvania Voter Registration Applications and Forms.
You may also use the federal voter registration form by linking to the Federal Election Commission's website. There you may download, print, complete, sign and send the federal form to the address for Pennsylvania citizens.
Copies are at the post office(s) and the public libraries.
Are there other ways to Register to vote?
Additional Sites for Voter Registration and assistance:
At state offices that provide public assistance and services to persons with disabilities;
At Department of Transportation photo license centers when applying for or renewing your driver license photo identification;
At Armed Service Recruitment Centers;
At county Clerk of Orphans' Court offices, including each Marriage License Bureau;
At Area Agencies on Aging;
At Centers for Independent Living;
At County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Offices;
At student disability services offices of the State System of Higher Education;
At Offices of Special Education; or,
At ADA Complementary Para Transit Offices.
What is Party Affiliation?
To vote in a Democratic / Republican Primary election, you must meet the following criteria:
Be registered in that party; and
Party changes must be made 30 days prior to an election.
Do I have to notify voter registration if I move, but am still within Greene county?
If you move within the county after you have registered to vote, you do need to notify the Elections Office in writing as soon as possible.
How do I notify Voter registration of any changes to my voter registration?
Changes in your voter registration record must be made in writing and signed by you, the voter. Mail changes to the Office of Elections and Voters Registration, Room 102, County Office Building, 93 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370.
How do I get an Absentee Ballot?
Call the election office to ask about an absentee ballot as soon as you know that you will be unable to go to the polls on Election Day. There is an absentee ballot to allow you to enter your vote to be included in with final count.
How do I vote for a write-in candidate?
The voter goes to the office he want to vote -- touches the box that says "touch here to write in a candidate whose name is not on the ballot" where appropriate.
A typewriter page will appear -- type in the "write-in candidate" (checking the spelling in the upper-left part of the page).
When the candidate's name is typed as desired -- touch the box at the top of the page that says "Write-in Complete". This action inserts the highlighted "write-in candidate" name in the box under the desired office which was originally touched.
(A highlighted name has the vote -- touching a highlighted name erases the vote). This procedure can be repeated as many times as there are candidates to be elected, but only one candidate at a time.
When appearing to vote for the first time, what identification do I need?
There is a mandatory identification required for first-time voters appearing at the election district, precinct, or division. You are required by law to present identification before proceeding to vote, please notify a member of the district election board for further instructions.
Approved forms of photo identification include: Pennsylvania driver’s license, PennDOT-issued ID card, U.S. passport, U.S. Armed Forces ID, Student or Employee identification
Approved forms of photo non-identification include: Voter’s identification card, utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, firearm permit
For a full list, go to www.hava.state.pa.us. If the voter cannot provide acceptable identification, the election board will issue that person a provisional ballot.
Is there a formula for voting security?
YES. Effective public participation + meaningful public oversight + full enforcement of voting rights = voting security.
In other words, voting by machine, early, or absentee does the following: 1) denies direct access to a ballot and/or ballot box; 2) prohibits effective oversight of the voting process; 3) prevents full enforcement of voting rights
What is the voting process?
For 95% of all countries, voting is 3-step process in which paper ballots are marked, cast, and counted. On Election Day, citizens go to their local polling precinct where they privately mark their ballots behind a curtain, then publicly cast their ballot into a box. At the end of the day, all ballots are publicly counted, so that the public, the press, and poll watchers can observe that the count was accurate. It is a simple process designed to minimize the risk of vote fraud or system failure and is sometimes called the Australian Paper Ballot method.
What does federal law say about states rights and the proper way to vote?
Federal Law Department of Justice states, that the Voting Rights Act, adopted initially in 1965 and extended in 1970, 1975, and 1982, is generally considered the most successful piece of civil rights legislation ever adopted by the United States Congress. The Act codifies and effectuates the 15th Amendment's permanent guarantee that, throughout the nation, no person shall be denied the right to vote on account of race or color. In addition, the Act contains several special provisions that impose even more stringent requirements in certain jurisdictions throughout the country.
Can election results be viewed by the general public?
YES ... election results are open to the public in the Elections Office located in the Greene County Office Building, 93 East High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370 Between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 p.m. ~ Monday thru Friday. Or Greene County election results are available online at: Click here to access results.
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County Office Building, 93 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370
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