Voting with a Criminal Conviction
Last updated: October 8, 2026 01:18 pm
All voters must be U.S. citizens for at least one month, be at least 18 years old on Election Day, and have been a resident of Pennsylvania for at least 30 days before the election.
Here’s what people need to know about voting with a criminal conviction in Pennsylvania. Please note that this information only applies to Pennsylvania. Other states have different laws.
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