Allegheny Votes - ICYMI: Curbside Ballot Return Available at County Office Building Through Election Day

Curbside Ballot Return Available at County Office Building Through Election Day

Curbside Pull-Off Begins October 30; Extended Hours Begin Wednesday, November 1

PITTSBURGH – The Elections Division today reminded voters that ballot return is available until Election Day in the lobby of the County Office Building, 542 Forbes Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh. Curbside pull-off for ballot return, with staff available at the Ross Street entrance (between Fourth Avenue and Forbes Avenue) of the County Office Building will begin Monday, October 30. The right lane of Ross Street, closest to the County Office Building, will be sectioned off to allow motorists to easily pull over near the entrance and return their completed ballot.

Extended ballot return hours will begin on Wednesday, November 1.

Voters are reminded of the following:

State law requires that voters return their own ballot; they may not return the ballots of others
Ballots must be placed in the secrecy envelope; “naked” ballots will not be counted
Voters should not mark the secrecy envelope in any way
Voters must sign and date the declaration envelope; if either the signature or date, or both, are missing, the ballot cannot be counted

With the October 31 deadline to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot coming soon, voters are reminded that over-the-counter voting is also available in the lobby during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM through Tuesday, October 31. The space, accessible from Forbes Avenue, will be staffed by Elections Division staff and also has space for voters to complete their ballot in private.

If a voter has made an error on their ballot, or has not received one previously applied for, the Elections Division can also reissue the ballot during regular business hours.