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While many Pennsylvanians have already cast their ballots via early or mail voting, the majority of us still vote in person on Election Day. Before you do your civic duty this Tuesday, here are six things to know:

1. When is election day?

Election day is this Tuesday, Nov. 5. All polling places in Pennsylvania will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.

2. If you’re in line, stay in line

Running late? As long as you are at your polling place and in line before 8 p.m., you will be able to vote. Polling places are required by law to stay open if a line remains when the clock strikes eight. If you’re in line, stay in line.

3. Confirm your polling place 

You’ll want to double-check your polling place in advance. Even if you’ve voted at the same place for years, polling places can relocate from one election to the next for a variety of reasons — and you do have to be in the correct polling place to cast your ballot. Use this website to look up your polling place using your current address.

4. Bring the right ID — if it’s required

If you’re voting at a location where you’ve voted before, you don’t need any identification to vote. If you’re voting at a new polling place, you’ll need to provide ID — but many kinds are acceptable, from driver’s licenses and passports all the way to current utility bills that include your name and address. (Click “Do I need to show ID at the polls” on this page for a full list.) Remember, poll workers cannot require that you show ID unless you’re voting in a new place; if workers, or anyone else, demands ID when you know you don’t need to provide it, call the Pennsylvania voter hotline at 1-877-VOTESPA.

5. Request a provisional ballot if needed

OK — what if something goes wrong? If you’re registered to vote but you encounter a problem at the polls, request a provisional ballot and fill it out. Your county’s board of elections will review your eligibility and then record your vote. You can also call 1-877-VOTESPA if your problem is related to accessibility or a language barrier.

6. Ask poll workers for assistance

Remember, no one is allowed to intimidate you or try to deny you the ability to cast your vote. If you encounter any interference at your polling place, ask the poll workers to speak to the local Judge of Elections — or call 1-877-VOTESPA. And if this happens and you haven’t yet cast your ballot, stay on site until your ballot or provisional ballot is accepted.

More information is available on the Commonwealth’s website, including a list of frequently asked questions. Take a moment in advance to confirm your voter registration status (and double-check your polling location). Election Day (or any day for that matter) can get hectic; plan in advance, and you should be able to cast your ballot with ease.