Voter protection makes sure every eligible Berks County voter can cast a ballot without barriers, intimidation, or confusion and that their vote actually counts the way they intended.
If you run into any problem while voting in Berks County, help is one call away.
Voter Protection Hotline: 833-728-6837
WAYS TO VOTE
There are seven (7) ways to vote in Berks County
Vote in person at their polling place on Election Day.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If a voter is in line by 8 a.m., they must be permitted to voteVote Early at the Elections Office (In‑Person Mail Ballot Voting
Vote by mail (No Excuse Needed)
Apply for a mail ballot by Oct. 27, fill it out, and return it through the U.S. mail or by hand delivering it to their county elections office or authorized satellite location. County elections offices must receive mail ballots by 8 p.m. Election Day.Vote by Absentee Ballot (Excuse Required)
Provisional Ballot
Alternative Ballot
Military and Overseas Voting (UOCAVA)
EARLY VOTING
Pennsylvania does not have traditional early voting. But you can vote early by going to the Berks County Elections Office to:
Receive it immediately
Fill it out
Return it on the spot
This is called On‑Demand Mail Ballot Voting.
DESIGNATED AGENT
Voters with disabilities who need assistance applying for, picking up, and/or delivering their mail-in or absentee ballot may use a “designated agent” as a reasonable accommodation. The Pennsylvania Department of State (DOS), which oversees elections, has a form on its website to “Authorize a Designated Agent to Help You Obtain and/or Return Your Mail-In or Absentee Ballot.”
Do you need one? Contact BCDC office @ 610-376-2304
Are you able to volunteer to be a designated agent? Complete this form
DROPBOX INFORMATION
The County of Berks has three ballot drop boxes for voters to return their mail-in and absentee ballots. Voters MUST return their own ballot and only their ballot.
For the 2026 General Election, the drop boxes will be at the following locations:
Berks County Services Center (Reed Street Entrance)
633 Court Street, Reading, PA 19601
Berks County South Campus
400 E. Wyomissing Avenue, Mohnton, PA 19540
Reading Regional Airport
24 Liberator Way, Reading, PA 19605
The ballot drop boxes will open 15 days before Election Day during the following hours:
Dates Hours
Monday, Oct. 19 - Friday, Oct. 23 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 26 - Friday, Oct. 30 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 1 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 2 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, Nov. 3 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
