Ready for Election Day? Take Our Quiz!

Pennsylvania’s elections are safe, secure, accurate and fair. Still, with Nov. 5 just a week away, some voters may have questions about how elections are run. Take our quiz to test your knowledge about election administration in Pennsylvania and learn more about the tried-and-tested systems that protect your vote and ensure accuracy in the results.

What Can I Expect on Election Day?

In Pennsylvania, voting on Election Day happens in a 13-hour period. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Ballots cast in-person are typically tabulated at precincts, and reports from a specific precinct or machine can be made available when polls close. With mail-in ballots, however, the total processing time can vary significantly, depending on the staff and equipment available in the county and the volume of ballots returned. Because state law does not permit counties to begin processing absentee and mail-in ballots until 7 a.m. on Election Day, it is possible (and even likely) that the final tally of mail-in ballots is not finished on election night – and that’s OK. It’s about getting it right, not doing it fast.

“60 Minutes” Visits Chester County to Showcase Election Security

With millions of Pennsylvanians expected to vote by mail in the Nov. 5 general election, CBS News’ “60 Minutes” visited Chester County’s Department of Voter Services to give a national audience a behind-the-scenes look at the safeguards in place and walk viewers through the many built-in processes for ballot verification, ensuring eligibility and accuracy every step of the way.