Voter registration deadline approaching in Pa., NJ

Voter-registration deadlines are quickly approaching in advance of the Nov. 8 general election. If you still need to register to vote – or aren't sure if you're registered – here's what you need to do before casting your ballot.

Pennsylvania

- Pennsylvania's deadline to register is next Tuesday (Oct. 11.).

- Check whether you're registered on the Pennsylvania Department of State website.

- You can register to vote online or submit a completed application to your county voter registration office, either by mail or in-person. If you are mailing the application, it must be postmarked by Oct. 11.

- You can also register to vote at a PennDot center when you get or update your driver's license, or at certain other state government offices.

- The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is Nov. 1.

- Need more information? Check out the state's list of frequently asked questions about registering to vote.

New Jersey

- New Jersey's deadline to register is Oct. 18. 

- Check whether you are already registered at the New Jersey Department of State's website.

- If you need to register, fill out the form for your county and bring or mail it to the county commissioner of registration or superintendent of elections for your county.

- The deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot is Nov. 1.

- More information is on the state Division of Elections website.

Published: October 4, 2016 — 1:42 PM EDT | Updated: October 4, 2016 — 1:43 PM EDT
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