Horsham Republican Party

Frequently Asked Questions How do I find out if I am registered to vote? How do I register to vote? What if I will be out of town on Election Day? How does voting by Absentee Ballot work? Can I still vote if I am housebound? If I become physically ill or disabled or am called out of the County because of business or occupational duties after the deadline to apply for an Absentee Ballot what should I do? If I didn't vote in the last election, am I still eligible to vote on Election Day? Where do I vote? What if I am handicapped or disabled? Is transportation to the polls available on Election Day? What do I do if I move into a new election district or have changed my name because of marriage or some other reason? What if I need assistance to vote? What are the eligibility requirements to vote? If I would like to volunteer to help with the election and fundraisers whom should I contact? *If you have any further questions which have not been covered on this site, please call or email Horsham Republican Headquarters, 215-784-9586. How do I find out if I am registered to vote? Visit the Montgomery County Voter Services web site. You will enter your Last name, First name and date of birth. If you are currently registered with the Montgomery County Election Board, your name will come up as registered, it will show the address you are currently registered at, and it will show your polling place where you will go to cast your vote. . Back to Top How do I register to vote? PA. Registration is open to any qualified elector up to thirty (30) days before each election and reopens five (5) days following each primary election and thirty (30) days following each municipal and general election. Contact Horsham Republican Headquarters by Email, or by phone at 215-784-9586 to receive your Voter Registration Form. You can visit the Montgomery County Voters Services web site for additional information Back to Top What if I will be out of town on Election Day? If you cannot be in town on Election Day, you may be able to vote by Absentee Ballot. Contact Horsham Republican Headquarters by Email, or by phone at 215-784-9586 to receive your Absentee Ballot Application Form. Your application form must be filled out and returned to the Montgomery County Election Board who after receiving your application will mail you your Absentee Ballot. You can visit the Montgomery County Voters Services web site for additional information or to apply online. If you have voted by Absentee Ballot then you are in town the day of the election, you are expected to go in person to the polls to vote. At that time, inform the Judge of Elections inside your poll that you had filled out an absentee ballot. The ballot will then be destroyed, and you can vote in person. Back to Top If I didn't vote in the last election, am I still eligible to vote on Election Day? You remain eligible to vote on Election Day unless the Montgomery County Voters Services office is notified otherwise. For more information visit the Montgomery County Voters Services web site. Back to Top Where do I vote? Visit the Montgomery County Voters Services web site. You will enter your Last name, First name and date of birth. If you are currently registered with the Montgomery County Election Board, your name will come up as registered. It will show the address you are currently registered at, and it will show your Polling place where you will go to cast your vote. . Back to Top What if I am handicapped or disabled? All polling places are handicapped accessible. If you need assistance please Contact Horsham Republican Headquarters by Email, or by phone at 215-784-9586 for more information and to make arrangements. Back to Top Is transportation to the polls available on Election Day? Yes, transportation to the polls is available on Election Day for those who are in need of a ride. . If you need assistance please Contact Horsham Republican Headquarters by Email, or by phone at 215-784-9586 for more information and to make arrangements Back to Top Can I still vote if I am housebound? Yes. If you are housebound on Election Day, you may be able to vote by Absentee Ballot. Contact Horsham Republican Headquarters by Email, or by phone at 215-784-9586 to receive your Absentee Ballot Application Form. Your application form must be filled out and returned to the Montgomery County Election Board who after receiving your application will mail you your Absentee Ballot. You can visit the Montgomery County Voters Services web site for additional information or to apply online. Back to Top How does voting by Absentee Ballot work? You may be able to vote by Absentee Ballot if you are a registered voter who is unable to appear at your regular polling location on the day of Election. You are eligible to apply for an Absentee Ballot if you will be out of the County on Election Day or if you are housebound. The Absentee Ballot is mailed by the Election Board to the voter if an Application for Absentee Ballot has been filed. Once the voter receives the ballot, the voter should vote, seal and return the Ballot to the Election Board before the deadline to return voted Absentee Ballots, 5:00PM on the Friday before the election. Back to Top If I become physically ill or disabled or am called out of the County because of business or occupational duties after the deadline to apply for an Absentee Ballot what should I do? You may still apply for an Absentee Ballot by executing an Emergency Application up until 5:00PM on the Friday before the election. Contact Horsham Republican Headquarters by Email, or by phone at 215-784-9586 for assistance. You can visit the Montgomery County Voters Services web site for additional information or to apply online for your Emergency Application. Back to Top What are the eligibility requirements to vote? Individuals applying to register to vote must be: A citizen of the United States for at least one month before the next primary, special, municipal, or general election. and resident of Pennsylvania and the election district in which the individual desires to register and vote for at least 30 days before the next primary, special, municipal, or general election and at least 18 years of age on or before the day of the next primary, special, municipal, or general election. Note:  You are not registered to vote until your application has been filled out, processed and accepted by the Montgomery County’s registration office.  If accepted, the county registration office will send you, via non-forward able mail, a Voter Identification Card within 14 days of your application.  If you do not receive a card, you can contact the Voter Services office at 610-278-3280. Visit the Montgomery County Voters Services web site for additional information. Back to Top What do I do if I move into a new election district or have changed my name because of marriage or some other reason? You may re-register to vote if you have moved into a new election district or to change your name. Contact Horsham Republican Headquarters by Email, or by phone at 215-784-9586 for assistance. Back to Top What if I need assistance to vote? You may require assistance in voting due to blindness, disability, or inability to read or write. You are not permitted to receive any assistance in voting at any primary or election unless your voter's registration card in the district bears a declaration that you require assistance in order to complete the act of voting for the reason specified by the voter on your registration card and the election officials are satisfied that you still suffer from the same condition. Back to Top If I would like to volunteer to help with the election and fundraisers whom should I contact? If you would like to volunteer to assist with election day and fundraisers, and are interested in supporting the Horsham Republican Party, please contact Horsham Republican Headquarters by Email, or by phone at 215-784-9586. Copyright © 2009 Horsham Republican Party. All rights reserved. Revised: March 26, 2005 .