Pennsylvania 2024 local ballot measures

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Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures in Pennsylvania on April 23, 2024, and November 5, 2024.

In 2024, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here.

Ballotpedia covered electoral system-related ballot measures, like ranked-choice voting, and policing-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.

See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2024

Election dates

November 5

April 23

Bucks County

See also: Bucks County, Pennsylvania ballot measures

• Lower Makefield Township, Pennsylvania, Open Space Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported allowing the government to borrow up to $15 million to purchase property interests for open space preservation.

A "no" vote opposed allowing the government to borrow up to $15 million to purchase property interests for open space preservation.

• West Rockhill Township, Pennsylvania, Pool Complex Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the township to incur debt of up to $3 million to aid the West Rockhill-Sellersville Joint Recreation Authority in refurbishing and repairing the Holiday House Pool Complex.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the township to incur debt of up to $3 million to aid the West Rockhill-Sellersville Joint Recreation Authority in refurbishing and repairing the Holiday House Pool Complex.

Chester County

See also: Chester County, Pennsylvania ballot measures

• East Whiteland Township, Pennsylvania, Income Tax and Property Tax for Open Space Funding Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported enacting a township earned income tax of no more than 0.05%, which is $5 per $10,000 of earned income, and increasing the township property tax by no more than $45 per $100,000 of assessed value to provide funding for open space preservation, public recreation, and natural resource protection.

A "no" vote opposed enacting a township earned income tax of no more than 0.05%, which is $5 per $10,000 of earned income, and increasing the township property tax by no more than $45 per $100,000 of assessed value to provide funding for open space preservation, public recreation, and natural resource protection.

• New Garden Township, Pennsylvania, Property Tax for Kennet Library Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported increasing New Garden Township’s real estate property tax dedicated to Kennet Library by $10 per $100,000 of assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed increasing New Garden Township’s real estate property tax dedicated to Kennet Library by $10 per $100,000 of assessed value.

• Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania, Income Tax for Open Space Funding Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing the township earned income tax by no more than 0.25%, which is $25 per $10,000 of earned income, to provide funds to purchase property for open space.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the township earned income tax by no more than 0.25%, which is $25 per $10,000 of earned income, to provide funds to purchase property for open space.

Delaware County

See also: Delaware County, Pennsylvania ballot measures

• Upland, Pennsylvania, Liquor Licenses Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported granting liquor licenses for liquor sales in Upland Borough.

A "no" vote opposed granting liquor licenses for liquor sales in Upland Borough.

Philadelphia County

See also: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania ballot measures

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Question 1, Legal Defense of Registered Community Organizations Amendment (April 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported this charter amendment to require Philadelphia to provide legal defense of Registered Community Organizations (RCOs) in connection with legal claims made against RCOs due to their direct participation in the zoning variance process.

A "no" vote opposed this charter amendment to require Philadelphia to provide legal defense of Registered Community Organizations (RCOs) in connection with legal claims made against RCOs due to their direct participation in the zoning variance process.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Pennsylvania

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Pennsylvania.

How to vote in Pennsylvania

Poll times

In Pennsylvania, all polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.

Registration

Check your voter registration status here.

To register to vote in Pennsylvania, an applicant must be a citizen of the United States for at least one month before the next election, a resident of the district in which he or she is registering for at least 30 days before the next election, and at least 18 years old by the day of the next election. The deadline for registering to vote is 15 days before the election. Registration can be done online, in person, or by mail. Prospective voters can register in person at the county voter registration office or at a number of state agencies, including Pennsylvania Department of Transportation centers. The Pennsylvania voter registration application is available online and can be mailed to the county voter registration office. On September 19, 2023, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) announced that the state had implemented automatic voter registration.

Automatic registration

Pennsylvania practices automatic voter registration.

Online registration

See also: Online voter registration

Pennsylvania implemented an online voter registration system in 2015. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

Same-day registration

Pennsylvania does not allow same-day voter registration.

Residency requirements

Prospective voters must be residents of the district in which they are registering for at least 30 days before the next election.

Verification of citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

Pennsylvania does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual applying to register to vote must attest that they are a U.S. citizen under penalty of perjury.

All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters.

Verifying your registration

The Pennsylvania Department of State allows residents to check their voter registration status online by visiting this website.

Voter ID requirements

Pennsylvania does not generally require voters to present identification while voting. However, a voter who is voting at a polling place for the first time must present identification.

Voters can present the following forms of identification. This list was current as of October 2024. Click here to ensure you have current information.

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Approved forms of photo identification include: Pennsylvania driver’s license or PennDOT ID card ID issued by any Commonwealth agency ID issued by the U.S. Government U.S. passport U.S. Armed Forces ID Student ID Employee ID If you do not have a photo ID, you can use a non-photo identification that includes your name and address. Confirmation issued by the County Voter Registration Office Non-photo ID issued by the Commonwealth Non-photo ID issued by the U.S. Government Firearm permit Current utility bill Current bank statement Current paycheck Government check

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See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2024
• Local ballot measures, Pennsylvania