Oct. 11 Is the Last Day to Register to Vote in the November Election

Today is the deadline for registering to vote in Pennsylvania's November 2011 election.

In the , there are contested school board seats, Len Matty is running to replace Virginia McMichael on the East Whiteland Board of Supervisors, and there are six Malvern Borough Council candidates running for four open seats. There are also county-wide elections for judges, Prothonotary, Commissioners, Recorder of Deeds, Register of Wills, and Sheriff. There is also a state-wide race for District Attorney.

If you are a first time voter, new resident, or want to change your party registration, time's running out fast. If you are not registered by Tuesday October 11 you will not be permitted to vote in the municipal elections on November 8.

The Voter PA Website has specifics on where you can register today.

The Pennsylvania Department of State "VotesPA" website is a good "one stop shop" for finding the answer to virtually any question you may have about voting in the November election.

Click here for an easy step-by-step guide for registering online, or in person.  It also has information for registering or via mail but there is no time left to register by mail for the November 2011 election. The site also has downloadable forms you can use to register by mail for the 2012 primary and general elections.

Not sure if you are registered?

Pennsylvania makes it pretty simple to check your voter registration status. Click here for the PA Department of State website that lets you check on your registration status, party affiliation and even your polling place address. 

Your Vote Counts

It's something you hear all the time from politicans and political parties but it really is true. Just ask  and . Their primary race in May for an at-large seat on the Tredyffrin Board of Supervisors was ultimately decided by three votes. You read that right: three votes.