This article was updated on October 29, 2025.

Make your voice heard! Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Voting in person on that day is the last opportunity to cast your ballot in the 2025 election.  

Temple is designated as a Voter Friendly Campus by the Campus Vote Project and NASPA, meaning we follow best practices to make voting as easy as possible for students. In other words, we want to ensure you have the opportunity to vote. If you are registered, now is the time to make a plan to vote and encourage your friends to do the same.  

I’m voting in person, but I don’t know what to do or where to go.  
First, confirm your polling location and the voter ID requirements in your state. There are several polling places near campus, and you must go to your correct polling place to vote. Polling places in Philadelphia are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. In Pennsylvania, voters are only required to present identification if it is their first time voting in their division—here is a list of acceptable forms of identification.   

Then head to your polling place on Election Day. It’s possible that there will be a long line. Remember, if you are in line by 8 p.m., you can vote! (It might be a good idea to bring snacks and water.) Anyone in line at the time that polls close will be able to vote. If you have any concerns about fairness at your polling location, call the Pennsylvania Department of State voter hotline at 877-868-3772. 

Can I vote early in Pennsylvania? 
Early voting is available at your local election office or other designated locations by completing the entire mail-in voting process on the spot. You can also return a completed mail-in ballot at early voting centers.  The 2025 deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot in Pennsylvania has already passed. However, if you already have one, consider visiting one of 10 Satellite Election Offices to vote early. The closest one to Temple is at 2301 N. Broad St. Remember: If you return your voted mail-in or absentee ballot, then you cannot vote at your polling place on Election Day. 

How do I learn more about who is running? 
Nonpartisan candidate guides for important 2025 races can be found at guides.vote. 

Are classes canceled on Election Day? 
No, so plan your day now! This is especially important if you do not live close to campus and need to travel.  

I’ve heard a lot about voting by mail. Can I do that?  
Many states are allowing voters to mail in their ballots in advance of Election Day. Your state may require you to have a valid excuse to vote by mail, such as being unable to get to your polling place due to illness, injury or disability, or being an out-of-state college student. Acceptable excuses vary by state, as do the deadlines by which you need to apply for a mail-in ballot. 

If you have not already applied for a mail-in ballot, you may want to plan on voting in person. If you have applied for one, your completed ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day. It can be returned by mail or in person at your County Election Office.  

Find out about your state’s requirements and deadlines. 

I mailed in my ballot. How do I know if it was received?  
If you have already voted by mail or absentee ballot, you can track the status of your ballot using this state-by-state guide. If you are voting by mail in Pennsylvania, you can track the status of your ballot. 

What resources and events are available at Temple after Election Day?  
For more information, visit Temple Votes. 

Do I get a sticker? 
Yep! In most in-person voting locations, you have a choice of languages. If you’re voting via mail-in ballot, you can actually order a sticker online.