Temple Votes is committed to providing comprehensive voter registration, education, and mobilization efforts at Temple University.  It is a non-partisan initiative led by a committee of students, faculty, administrators, and voter education organizations.  We have been designated as a Voter Friendly Campus by the Campus Vote Project and NASPA!

Get Registered 

Students can choose to register to vote at your address on/near or at your permanent home address. The most important things to consider are where you feel is most convenient and motivating to actually vote.  

Students who wish to vote in Pennsylvania Primaries must register by May 2, 2023. 

• Check your current registration status
• Register to vote - Note that you must re-register to vote every time you move to a different location on or around Temple's campus. This includes if you are moving out at the end of the year.
• Check to see if you have already enrolled in the annual mail-in ballot request. If so, ensure that your address is updated in the event you are moving out of campus housing, for example. 

Get Informed

Below are some helpful links about processes and what to expect, but if you have additional questions, email templevotes@temple.edu. 

• What should I expect as a First Time Voter?
• How do I vote by mail in PA?
  • PLEASE NOTE SPECIFIC DETAILS IN THE VIDEO ABOUT THE SECRECY ENVELOPE.  FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS WILL INVALIDATE YOUR BALLOT.
• I want to vote in-person.  Where is my polling location?
• How do I use an in-person voting booth in Pennsylvania?
• Are there voting resources available for people with disabilities?
• Who will be on my ballot?
• Know your rights as a voter

Get Mobilized

Now that you are registered and informed, don't miss your chance to make your voice heard.  The 2023 Primaries Tuesday, May 16, 2023.  If  you can't make it to your polling location on that day, be sure to request an absentee ballot or mail-in ballot based on the processes of the state where you are registered.  

• Make a Plan: When, where, and with whom will you vote? Print this card to help plan your day.
• Bring ID: Know what forms of ID to bring with you to vote.  In Pennsylvania, there are multiple forms of ID that work for first-time voters. For other states, check your state guide for acceptable forms.
• Get Reminders: Using text messages, you can get reminders to vote.  Click here for more details!
• Check Your Ballot: If you are voting by mail in PA, you can track the status of your ballot.