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!

Recent Updates: 

Temple Now:  A Temple Student's Guide to Registering to Vote 

Temple Now: Stress Less - Health and WellBeing During Election Season

Get Registered 

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

The last day to register to vote in Pennsylvania for the 2024 General Election is October 21, 2024.

• 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 tuvotes@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? - Vote.otg Poll Lookup 
• How do I use an in-person voting booth in Pennsylvania? - Philadelphia Voting Machine Guidance 
• Are there voting resources available for people with disabilities?
• Who will be on my ballot? - Sample Ballot Lookup via Ballotpedia
• Know your rights as a voter - Vote.org Election Protection Information
• Find Nonpartisan PA State Voter Guides Here and All Other States Here
• How to apply for an Absenttee/Mail-In Ballot

Get Mobilized

Now that you are registered and informed, don't miss your chance to make your voice heard.  The 2024 General Election is November 5, 2024.  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? 
  • Find Your Polling Location on vote.org
  • Apply for an Absenttee/Mail-In Ballot
  • Visit a local Satellite Election Office which makes voting more accessible citywide. 
• 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.
• Check Your Ballot: If you are voting by mail in PA, you can track the status of your ballot.