It’s Election Day in Pennsylvania.

A team of Spotlight PA journalists will travel across the state to speak to voters, attend candidate events and bring you the latest news about how the election is unfolding. You can find these updates below. As always, please donate to Spotlight PA if you enjoy this vital report.

Are you preparing to vote? We have a complete guide to everything you need to knowas well as information on candidates for US Senate, Attorney General, general auditorAnd treasurer.

Officials are warning the public to be patient, as getting unofficial results can take days depending on how close the races are. The Associated Press will begin reporting results when polls close at 8 p.m. find them here.

Last update: November 5, 2024 at 2:57 a.m.

“What should I bring with me to vote? »

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If this is your first time voting or voting for the first time since changing your address, you will need to provide proof of identity. This may include any government-issued identification, such as a U.S. driver’s license or passport, a utility bill or bank statement that includes your name and address, or a military or student ID card. . See the full list of options. —Sarah Anne Hughes, Spotlight PA

How to report a problem while voting or get information about voting

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If you need up-to-the-minute information about voting, you can request official answers from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling 1-877-VOTESPA. The non-partisan Coalition to Protect Elections also has its own hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE.

If you need to file a complaint about something you experienced while voting, you can call the state hotline (1-877-VOTESPA) or reach the department using this form.

Are you still preparing to vote? Read Spotlight PA’s full coverage on our Electoral Center 2024 website. —Sarah Anne Hughes, Spotlight PA

What you need to know before going to the polls

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For those of you heading to the polls, here’s what you need to know:

• Polling stations are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Check your polling location here.

• In addition to nonpartisan poll workers, you may encounter partisan observers who are authorized to observe polling locations. Here’s what they can – and can’t – do.

• Do you have a completed absentee ballot? You can still drop it off today before 8 p.m. Some satellite offices and drop boxes will close before this date, so be sure to look up your local contact details.

• Do you have an absentee ballot but want to vote in person? Bring all materials with you to your polling location.

• Did you request a postal vote but it never arrived? You can still vote using a provisional ballot.

• If you face a last-minute problem and can’t make it to the polls, you may be eligible for an emergency absentee ballot. Read about these here.

As in 2020, be prepared to be patient this week and beyond. Election officials can only begin processing mail-in and mail-in ballots this morning, which means it can take days for full unofficial results to be reported.

Also be wary of misinformation about mail-in ballots, voting machines, etc. —Sarah Anne Hughes, Spotlight PA