What is the difference between an Absentee Ballot and a Mail-in Ballot?

An absentee ballot is requested for a specific reason such as working outside of the community where you vote, illness or handicap, etc. Mail-in ballot applications do not require the voter the present a reason for receiving a ballot. You can request a mail-in or absentee ballot at vote.pa.gov.


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1. Do I have to vote by mail?
2. What is the difference between an Absentee Ballot and a Mail-in Ballot?
3. Can I still request a Mail-in or Absentee Ballot?
4. Once I fill out my ballot, do I have to return it by mail?
5. When should I mail back my ballot?
6. I received a mail-in ballot application in the mail that I did not request. What should I do?
7. Where did they get my information?
8. If I get a mail-in ballot, can I go to the polls on Election Day?
9. What is a provisional ballot?
10. Who is on the County Board of Elections?