Don’t want to risk going out but still want to vote? GET A MAIL IN BALLOT.
The website to fill out the application for a mail in ballot application is https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsenteeApplication/#/OnlineAbsenteeBegin
Follow the Instructions below:
You must be a registered voter to submit an application. You may check whether you are registered to vote in Pennsylvania using https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/voterregistrationstatus.aspx
Please note, if you plan to vote using an absentee or mail-in ballot in the 2020 GENERAL PRIMARY held on 04/28/2020, your completed application must be received in the county office by 5:00 PM on 04/21/2020. The County Election Office will then mail you a ballot once the official ballot is confirmed. The deadline to return your voted absentee or mail-in ballot is 8:00 PM on 04/28/2020.
Instructions:
- If you’re a voter with a valid PA Driver’s License or PennDOT ID number, you may apply with the online form.
- If you do not have one of these ID numbers, you will need to download a paper application and mail it to your County Board of Elections. Otherwise, you may visit your local county elections office.
- For an absentee application, download the https://www.votespa.com/Voting-in-PA/Documents/Absentee_Ballot_Application.pdf
- For a mail-in ballot application, download the https://www.votespa.com/Register-to-Vote/Documents/PADOS_MailInApplication.pdf
NOTE: You must apply for an absentee or mail-in ballot for each election, unless you qualify for and request permanent status to vote by mail-in ballot.If you have any questions, contact the Gerry McGuinness at the county election office (814) 432-9514. Stay safe.
VENANGO COUNTY VOTING MACHINE TRAINING
For information on the new paper ballots in Venango County, click the link below to be taken to the official Pennsylvania Government Website designed especially for Venango County voters.
If you are not registered, or want to make changes to your registration, you have until April 13th! Our primary election is April 28th, and Pennsylvania is a closed primary state – meaning you can only vote for candidates in your party!
Double check your registration status, and start talking to your friends about April!
If you are having any issues with the website or just would prefer to talk to someone, please contact Gerry McGuinness (Venango County Elections Officer) at 814-432-9514
Click the I WILL VOTE link below for registering to vote AND for checking your voter registration status!
Venango County Polling Places
| Municipality | Building | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Township | Pleasantville Fire Hall | 157 West State Street, Pleasantville |
| Canal Township | Canal Township Building | 1689 Old Route 322, Utica |
| Cherrytree Township | Cherrytree Township Building | 1311 Cherrytree Road, Titusville |
| Clinton Township | Union Presbyterian Church | 409 Emlenton Street, Clintonville |
| Cornplanter Township | Christ Lutheran Church | 1029 Grandview Road, Oil City |
| Cranberry 1 | Victory Heights United Brethren Church | 5978 US 322, Franklin |
| Cranberry 2 | Heckathorn United Methodist Church | 369 Heckathorn Church Road, Seneca |
| Cranberry 3 | Seneca Volunteer Fire Department | 3490 State Route 257, Seneca |
| Frenchcreek Township | Venango County Fair, Inc. | 867 Mercer Road, Franklin |
| Irwin Township | Wesley Grange Hall | 601 Old Route 8, Harrisville |
| Jackson Township | Norma Reed Pavilion | 1651 State Route 427, Franklin |
| Mineral Township | Mineral Township Building | 2076 Jackson Center-Polk Road, Polk |
| Oakland Township | Oakland United Methodist Church | 1431 State Route 428, Oil City |
| Oilcreek Township | Oilcreek Township Building | 16835 Shreve Run Road, Pleasantville |
| Pinegrove Township | Pinegrove Volunteer Fire Department | 2369 State Route 157, Oil City |
| Plum Township | Champanville Fire Hall | 458 Meadville Road, Titusville |
| President Township | President Township Bldg. | 139 Henry’s Bend Road, Oil City |
| Richland Township | Nickleville Presbyterian Church Social Hall | 169 Valley Church Road, Emlenton |
| Rockland Township | Rockland Firehall | 995 Pittsville Road, Kennerdell |
| Sandycreek Township | Sandycreek Fire Hall | 624 Congress Hill Road, Franklin |
| Scrubgrass Township | Scrubgrass Township Grange | 5104 Emlenton-Clintonville Road, Emlenton |
| Victory Township | Victory Township Building | 2794 Old Route 8, Polk |
| Barkeyville Borough | Barkeyville Community Center | 5404 Pittsburgh Road, Harrisville |
| Clintonville Borough | Clintonville Borough Building | 109 Franklin Street, Clintonville |
| Cooperstown Borough | Cooperstown Vol. Fire Department | 182 North Main Street, Cooperstown |
| Emlenton Borough | Emlenton Civic Club | 605 Main Street, Emlenton |
| Pleasantville Borough | Pleasantville Fire Hall | 157 West State Street, Pleasantville |
| Polk Borough | Polk Firehall | 710 Main Street, Polk |
| Rouseville Borough | Rouseville Fire Department Social Hall | 303 3rd Avenue, Rouseville |
| Sugarcreek 1 | Rocky Grove Fire Hall | 29 Shuffstall Street, Franklin |
| Sugarcreek 2 | Reno Social Hall | Corner Oak & 7th Street, Reno |
| Sugarcreek 3 | Sugarcreek United Methodist Church | 442 Sugarcreek Drive, Franklin |
| Sugarcreek 5 | Galloway Church | 196 Seysler Rd., Franklin |
| Utica Borough | Utica Volunteer Fire Department | 3860 Academy Street, Utica |
| Franklin 1 | First Baptist Church | 1041 Liberty Street, Franklin |
| Franklin 2 | Franklin City Hall | 430 13th Street, Franklin |
| Franklin 3 | Atlantic Avenue United Brethren Church | 160 Atlantic Avenue, Franklin |
| Oil City 1 | Free Methodist Church | 71 Willow Street, Oil City |
| Oil City 2 | County Human Services Building | 806 Grandview Road, Oil City |
| Oil City 3 | Centre Town Café | 250 Elm Street, Oil City |
| Oil City 4 | Free Methodist Church | 206 Wilson Avenue, Oil City |
| Oil City 5 | First Church of God | 11 East 8th Street, Oil City |
| Oil City 6 | Second Presbyterian Church | 111 Reed Street, Oil City |
| Oil City 7 | Venango College of Clarion University | 1801 West First Street, Oil City |