Politics & Government
Election Hotline Established To Assist Delaware County Voters
After opening three voter service centers, Delaware County also launched an election hotline to assist voters with questions about voting.
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — With an unprecedented election coming up amid the coronavirus pandemic, Delaware County is adding another measure to keep residents informed on how to vote and more.
The county launched its new Election Hotline as it plans for record-breaking voter turnout on Election Day.
Residents can call the hotline at 610-891-VOTE (610-891-8683).
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It is available from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.
The new hotline is staffed by trained employees prepared to answer Delaware County resident’s questions related to the upcoming election.
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Topics that can be addresses by hotline staffers include:
- Voter Registration
- Vote-By-Mail applications
- Mail-In Ballot & Absentee Ballot status
- Polling Place locations
- Voter Service Centers (locations, hours, services)
- Ballot Drop Boxes
- Naked Ballots (what are they?)
- Deadlines
- COVID-19 precautions
- Rules regarding third party ballot drop offs
Voters calling to check on the status of their vote-by-mail ballot can also check the status directly through the Pennsylvania Department of State’s "Election Ballot Status" lookup tool online here.
Voters who wish to speak to someone in-person can walk in to any Delaware County Voter Service Center. Get addresses and hours for the Voter Service Centers here.
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