I recently moved. May I still vote? 
Yes. All electors who have their voter registration record listed in the pollbook at the polling place may vote one last time even though they may have moved from the division. The law has changed; it no longer matters when the voter moved from the division; if his or her name is in the pollbook, the elector is entitled to vote. However, if a voter has moved, he should fill out a new voter registration application with his new address. The legislature has passed a law that this ability to vote at one's "old" address is limited to one time only. After that, a voter may be challenged as to residency.
I have not voted in a while. Am I still registered?
Probably. It is no longer legal to remove any voter from the rolls merely for not voting, no matter how long that may be, as long as they maintain their voter record with a valid address. Aside from death or requesting to be removed from the voter rolls, there are two ways that voters may be removed from the rolls. One is through an NCOA, or National Change of Address notice. The other is through a "5-Year No Contact" mailing. If a voter appears on either mailing list, they are sent a notice from our office. Failure to respond to that notice, or if the notice is returned to us as undeliverable, the voter is placed on "Inactive" status. When a voter is on "Inactive" status through two federal elections (even numbered year November elections), and has not voted, he may be purged.
May I vote by pressing the straight party button?
No. There is no longer straight party voting in Pennsylvania.
Where is my polling place?
To access a list of polling place locations, please click the below link:
Northampton County Polling Place Locator
Do I need my registration card to vote?
From 2004 forward, all new voters in a precinct need to provide some proof of residency. This is true whether the voter is a brand new voter or has recently moved. First time in a new precinct = bring ID. Under law in effect in 2003 and before, voters were not required to produce their registration card to vote. If an election official is having difficulty locating your name in a pollbook, having your card handy may be helpful and appreciated, but NO ONE MAY REQUIRE IT before allowing you to vote. Your signature match is your identification. Your registration card is compelling evidence, however, if you need to come to Election Day Court, if your name does not appear in the pollbook.
Can someone help me get to the polls?
There is no legal requirement that a person be given such assistance. We recommend, however, that you contact the County Committee of either party, or the campaign headquarters of a candidate you support.
Democratic County Committee (484)-373-9689
Republican County Committee (610)-438-3319
May I have assistance in voting?
Yes, under the Pennsylvania Voter Registration Act (enacted June 30, 1995), State law implementing the Federal "Motor Voter" statute (the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 or NVRA) which took effect on January 1, 1996, a voter may have assistance in voting if he or she is unable to see or mark the ballot, operate the voting machine, or enter the voting machine booth without assistance. If the voter has not already indicated on his or her Registration Record that he or she will require assistance in voting, then that voter may fill out a declaration at the polling place on election day. NOTE: Polling place officials may erroneously believe that a registered elector of the division can only assist a voter. In fact, a voter may choose anyone to assist him or her with the following exceptions: a voter may not seek assistance from his or her employer; the agent of his or her employer; or an officer or agent of his or her union. (Explanation: an amendment to the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. {1973aa-6, effective 1/1/84) supersedes state law.) Under the new PA Act 150 of 2002, the precinct Judge of Election may likewise not provide in-booth assistance.
How much time do I have to vote?
The Election Code sets a maximum of three minutes. However, if other people are not waiting to vote, the election officers may allow you more time. Voters should familiarize themselves with the ballot by examining the full size or reduced size sample ballots posted at the polling place before they enter the voting machine.
If I am in line to vote before 8:00 p.m., but have not reached the voting machine, may I vote?
Yes. The law stipulates that anyone arriving at the polling place before 8 p.m. may vote, assuming that he or she is qualified to vote and his or her registration record is in the pollbook. A long line may force some individuals to vote after 8:00 pm This procedure is legal. The Office of Election Services recommends that a member of the Election Board, or the Constable, refrain from voting during the day, and that he or she stand at the end of the line at 8:00 pm This process will ensure that no one enters the line of voters after 8:00 pm
How are polling place officials chosen?
The Election Board consists of five officials: Judge of Election, Majority Inspector, Minority Inspector, Clerk, and Machine Inspector. All five should reside in the division where the polling place is located. The Judge of Election, Majority Inspector, and Minority Inspector are ELECTED to four-year terms. The Clerk is appointed by the Minority Inspector, and the Machine Inspector is appointed by the County Board of Elections. Often, Judges of Election, Majority Inspectors, and Minority Inspectors are NOT elected. Why? In some cases, no one ran for the position and in others, the person who was elected moved away or became ill on election day. If a vacancy occurs before election day, a Court of Common Pleas Judge should be informed so he or she can appoint someone else to fill the vacancy. However, in most counties this procedure is often ignored. Instead, shortly before each election, the Office of Election Services appoints temporary officials. This informal process works adequately in most divisions.
Does the election board have to be bipartisan?
No. Although the Election Code attempts to create a bipartisan board, this result is not mandated. Generally, the Judge of Election and Majority Inspector are from one party, and the Minority Inspector and Clerk are from the other party. (The Machine Inspector gives one side a three-to-two majority.) However, last minute vacancies, and sheer unavailability of volunteers often hinder the creation of a bipartisan board.
Who is allowed inside the polling place?
From 6:00 a.m. until the polls open: members of the election board and all people with watchers' certificates. Candidates are allowed two watchers per polling place; political parties and bodies are allowed three watchers per polling place. Candidates and Committee people are not allowed inside the polling place unless they have watchers' certificates. During election hours (7:00 a.m. until the last person in line at 8:00 p.m. has voted), members of the election board, people with watchers' certificates (one watcher per candidate and one watcher per party and body), people waiting to vote, and people rendering assistance to voters authorized to receive it are allowed inside the polling place. Candidates and Committee people are not allowed in the polling place without watchers' certificates. Police are allowed inside the polling place if summoned by the Judge of Election. After the polls close: members of the election board, people with watchers' certificates, and candidates are allowed inside. Throughout the day: County Commissioners, election department employees on official business, and voting machine mechanics are allowed inside the polls.
MEDIA PERSONNEL are NOT allowed inside the polling place at any time.
NOTE: Any number of people may stand OUTSIDE the polling place. Anyone engaged in partisan political activity, however, must stand at least ten (10) feet from the entrance of the polling place.
How do I vote by absentee ballot?
Voting by absentee ballot is a two step process. First, one must apply for an absentee ballot. You can apply in person at the Election Office, 669 Washington Street, Lower Level, Easton, PA 18042, by Mail, or online. You click on the link below,
Once you have completed and submitted the absentee or mail in ballot application, you will receive the ballot. In it are inner and outer envelopes, the ballot itself, and explanatory sheets on any ballot questions. Applications must be received in our office by the Tuesday before any election, and the voted ballots must be received by 8:00 pm on election day.
I voted by absentee/ mail-in ballot, May I vote in person?
Like civilian absentee ballots, an individual who votes a timely mail-in ballot may NOT vote at the polling place. However, if the voter requests but does not mail back their mail-in ballot in time, they may still deliver the ballot in person to the county elections office until 8 p.m. on Election Day, or if they cannot do so, may vote by provisional ballot at the polling place.
I changed my mind and no longer want to vote by absentee/ mail-in ballot, May I vote in person?
YES, YOU CAN BRING YOUR MAIL-IN OR ABSENTEE BALLOT AND THE RETURN ENVELOPE TO YOUR POLLING LOCATION FOR THE JUDGE OF ELECTIONS TO SPOIL SO THAT YOU MAY VOTE ON THE VOTING MACHINES. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR BALLOT AND THE ENVELOPE YOU MAY ONLY VOTE A PROVISIONAL BALLOT.
When are provisional ballots to be opened?
Provisional ballots are opened the day after the election, the information is reviewed and then determined if the vote may be counted.
Who is allowed in the polling place?
The Board of Election is at the polls from 6:00 am until after 8:00 pm.
The voters begin arriving 7:00 am until 8:00 pm.
Poll Watchers may be appointed by a candidate or party (must obtain a certificate from the Election Division and must present the Northampton County Watcher Certificate to the Election Board)
Candidates appearing on the ballot are to cast their vote and then vacate from inside the polling facility.
Information on "Early Voting":
Who can vote in-person before the election?
Anyone who has not already applied for a mail-in or absentee ballot.
Where can I vote early in-person?
Northampton County Elections Office,
669 Washington Street, Lower Level
Easton, PA 18042.
What hours can I come to vote in-person?
[DATES TO BE DETERMINED]
What if I'm not registered to vote?
Northampton County residents can register to vote, apply for a ballot, and vote all in the same trip to the elections office - HOWEVER, this process can take an hour or more. It is best to register to vote online before coming to vote in person.
How does it work?
You will fill out an application for a mail-in ballot.
An election official will process your application right away.
You will be asked for identification.
Your balloting materials will be handed to you.
You can take your ballot to one of our voting booths and complete your ballot.
Seal your ballot in the secrecy envelope and do not make any marks on the envelope.
Seal your secrecy envelope inside the return envelope.
Sign and date the back of the return envelope.
Return your ballot to an election official.
Proudly sport your "I voted" sticker.
§ 3060. Regulations in force at polling places
(a) Until the polls are closed, no person shall be allowed in the polling place outside of the enclosed space at any primary or election, except the watchers, voters not exceeding ten at any one time who are awaiting their turn to vote, and peace officers, when necessary for the preservation of the peace. No elector shall be allowed to occupy a voting compartment or voting machine booth already occupied by another, except when giving assistance as permitted by this act.
(b) No elector, except an election officer, clerk, machine inspector or overseer, shall be allowed to re-enter the enclosed space after he has once left it, except to give assistance as provided by this act.
(c) No person, when within the polling place, shall electioneer or solicit votes for any political party, political body or candidate, nor shall any written or printed matter be posted up within the said room, except as required by this act.
(d) All persons, except election officers, clerks, machine inspectors, overseers, watchers, persons in the course of voting, persons lawfully giving assistance to voters, and peace and police officers, when permitted by the provisions of this act, must remain at least ten (10) feet distant from the polling place during the progress of the voting.
(e) When the hour for closing the polls shall arrive, all qualified electors who have already qualified, and are inside the enclosed space, shall be permitted to vote; and, in addition thereto, all those qualified electors who are in the polling place outside the enclosed space waiting to vote and all those voters who are in line either inside or outside of the polling place waiting to vote, shall be permitted to do so, if found qualified.
(f) It shall be the duty of the judge of election to secure the observance of the provision of this section, to keep order in the voting room, and to see that no more persons are admitted within the enclosed space than are permitted by this act. The judge of election may call upon any constable, deputy constable, police officer or other peace officer to aid him in the performance of his duties under this section.