Phoenixville Voter's Guide 2024: Who's Running, Where To Vote

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Election Day 2024 is nearly here, with major races in Phoenixville, Chester County, and across Pennsylvania on the ballot.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Polls will be open for in-person voting from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you're planning on voting in-person and are not sure where to go to vote, you can find your polling place here.

See also: PA 2024 Election Preview: What To Know

Chester County has numerous ballot drop off boxes. See a full list here.

Here's everything else you need to know about Election Day.

State legislature races

Phoenixville area residents will have a few different races in the Pennsylvania state legislature on their ballots, depending on exactly where they live.

Voters in Phoenixville proper are in the 26th legislative district, where they will choose between Paul Friel and Shawn Blickley.

In Schuylkill Township and some outlying areas, voters are in the 157th district, where Melissa Shusterman is challenged by Regina Mauro.

Meanwhile, anyone in nearby Limerick or Royersford will vote in the 146th district, between incumbent Democrat Joe Ciresi and challenging Republican Michael McCloskey.

U.S. Congress

In Chester County's 6th district, incumbent Democrat Chrissy Houlahan is being challenged by Republican Neil Young.

Across the Schuylkill River voters are in Montgomery County's 4th district, where another incumbent Democrat, Madeleine Dean, is challenged by Republican David Winkler.

State government races on the ballot

All voters will have the chance to vote for an open U.S. Senate seat, which features sitting Democrat Bob Casey against challenging Republican Dave McCormick. Libertarian John Thomas, the Green Party's Leila Hazou, and the Constitution Party's Marty Selker are also on the ballot.

State races for attorney general, state treasurer, and auditor general are also being contested.

Presidential race

Four candidates will appear on Pennsylvania voter's ballots: Republican Donald Trump, Democrat Kamala Harris, Libertarian Chase Oliver, and the Green Party's Jill Stein.

Though Democrats spearheaded an effort to use the courts to block Cornel West's ballot access, votes for the independent candidate can still be cast in Pennsylvania as a write-in.

Other important voting information

Find Voter Registration Status
You can search for your voter registration status with your name or your PennDOT driver's license or identification card. Your party affiliation and polling place address will be displayed once you have provided an exact match with the information on your voter registration record.

Register to Vote, Update Your Voter Registration
To qualify to vote, one must be a United States citizen at least one month prior to the election, a resident of Pennsylvania and the election district at least 30 days before the election, and 18 years of age on orbefore the day of the election.

The easiest and fastest way to apply or make a change is by using the state’s online voter registration process.

Those applicants who have a driver’s license or PennDOT identification card can link their signature on file with PennDOT to their voter record. The record will then be electronically transferred to the Allegheny County Elections Division for processing and approval.Applicants who do not have a Pennsylvania driver’s license or identification card can upload a digital image of their signature or print, sign, and mail the completed online application to the Elections Division. Individuals unable to print the application can request that the Pennsylvania Department of State mail them a signature card to complete and return to the Elections Division.

Online Mail-In, Absentee Ballot Applications

Polling Place Locator
Begin by typing the county of residence and city in the drop-down menu that appears, then enter the street name, the house number, and zip code. If you're voting in person, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Military or Overseas Civilian Voters
If you are a member of the military or an overseas civilian voter, you have options for how you register and vote in Pennsylvania.