Things You Should Know

About The Most Important Job In Democracy

What Are The Advantages of Registering Democrat?

There is a great deal of dissatisfaction with both of the large political parties and we share voters' concerns about whether the parties are truly representing the peoples' interests. It remains a fact, however, that elections are going to be won by a GOP or Democratic candidate in Greene County. If you register for a 3rd party (Independent, Green, etc) then you cannot vote in the primaries. That means you cannot help shape and select the candidates who appear on the ballot in the general election.

If you want to help influence the candidates who both appear on the ballots and have some possibility of winning, then you should register for one of the two main parties. This is just as true for Republicans as Democrats. We have seen a significant number of Republicans register as Independents recently, perhaps out of dissatisfaction with some of the political and personal characteristics of GOP candidates. However by doing so, they have made it impossible for themselves to have any influence on generating quality candidates on the Republican side.

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How do I go about voting?

Vote in person at your polling place

To vote in person, go to your polling place on voting day during the hours it is open. You may have to wait in line but in our county lines are usually short. Obviously, before work and after work are more likely times to run into lines since employers are not required to support voting by allowing time off.

You can check your voter registration and find your polling place below.

Vote By Mail

Voting by mail has been safe and convenient, however GOP actions to wreck the U.S. Postal Service have been effective and we saw some problems with vote by mail in the 2025 primaries. Specifically, the ballots took a week to reach voters once mailed out. Because of this, they arrived only 4 days before voting day. People who filled out and returned their ballots the day after they received them may not have had their votes counted if they arrived at the voting office too late.

Ballots must arrive no later than voting day. The postmark date does not count. There is no logical reason for this restriction other than to suppress votes and increase the hassle of voting so people get discouraged. Don't let them wear you down! But be wary of the dates if you want to vote by mail.

Deliver your ballot yourself

A good alternative way to use vote by mail is to request your mail-in ballot, complete it in the comfort and convenience of your own home, and then take it personally to the county voting office. The last part is less convenient but at least you know it was delivered on time.

Note that you MUST deliver it personally UNLESS you have been found to have a disability as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act. To arrange for someone else to drop off a ballot for you, you must complete a request form and have it approved. Go to the county voting office website or call them if you need assistance (724-852-5230).

If you are not disabled, you cannot have someone else drop it off for you. However, if you call ahead (724-852-5230) the voting office will send someone out to pick up your ballot at the curb (this is helpful for people with difficulty walking, for example, who can wait in the car.

What if they ask for ID?

If you are a registered voter, they will have you sign the rolls but they are not allowed to ask for ID. If they do ask for ID, you can politely remind them that Pennsylvania law forbids this.

If someone who is not an employee or a volunteer poll worker asks you anything about your registration or voting, this is an attempt at voter intimidation. You should notify the State Police immediately (724-627-6151).

Where do I vote?

Find your polling place

If you are not sure where you are supposed to vote, you can call the county voting office at 724-852-5320 and they will be happy to tell you. If you know the name of your precinct but are not sure of the polling location, you can find a list here (from the Greene County Voting Office website).

Am I registered to vote?

Check your voter registration

As always, the County Voting Office can help but you can also check your voter registration online here.

How do I register to vote?

Register Online

You can register to vote or update your registration here. An update is needed if you move, change your name, or change parties, for example. The County Voting Office can help if you difficulties.

Register With a Paper Form

The Greene County Democratic Committee is happy to get you a paper registration if you need one, just [[contact us|contact_us]]. The County Voting Office is always ready to assist also (724-852-5230).

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