Berks County Election Services

Berks County Election Services The Department of Election Services was created by a reorganization of county government departments that occurred in 1995.

The Department maintains and updates the voter registration files of the county, which currently contain more than 260,000 voters. In addition, the office prepares the voting machines, tabulates election results, and reports them to the proper authorities. The Director is also the Chief Clerk to the County Board of Elections. The County Board of Elections is normally the County Commissioners. A Co

unty Commissioner may not serve on the Board of Elections in any election in which that Commissioner is a candidate for any public office, including re-election. The Commissioners may also not serve as the Board of Elections when a County Home Rule Charter or Optional Plan is before the voters. In those cases, the President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas names temporary Election Board members. The Director of Elections does not have a vote on the Board of Elections, but prepares the agenda and maintains the records of the Board's proceedings.

05/06/2026

🗓️ Today, May 4, is Pennsylvania's deadline to register to vote in the May 19 primary election.

💻 If you are eligible to vote, you can register or update your registration online until 11:59 p.m. tonight at vote.pa.gov/Register.

Reminder: Because Pennsylvania has a closed primary, only registered Democrats and Republicans can vote for their party’s nominees in the primary election. However, all voters can vote on any local ballot questions or special elections that may be on their ballot.

Nomination Petition Packets for Party County Committee Positions are now available at www.berkspa.gov/elections/candidat...
02/10/2026

Nomination Petition Packets for Party County Committee Positions are now available at www.berkspa.gov/elections/candidate-information or for pickup at the Office of Election Services. Candidates are encouraged to thoroughly review the Candidate Instructions prior to circulating and completing their nomination petition.

The petition period begins on Feb. 17, 2026, and ends on March 10, 2026.

Nomination Petition Packets for federal and state level offices must be obtained from the Department of State. Learn more at: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/programs/voting-and-elections/running-for-office



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Los paquetes de peticiones de nominación para cargos del Comité del Partido del Condado ya están disponibles en www.berkspa.gov/elections/candidate-information o para recoger en la Oficina de Servicios Electorales. Se recomienda a los candidatos que revisen detenidamente las Instrucciones para Candidatos antes de circular y completar su petición de nominación.

El período de peticiones comienza el 17 de febrero de 2026 y termina el 10 de marzo de 2026.

Los paquetes de peticiones de nominación para cargos a nivel federal y estatal deben obtenerse con en el Departamento del Estado. Obtenga más información en:
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/programs/voting-and-elections/running-for-office

The first step to become a candidate for an office on the 2026 General Primary ballot is to circulate a nomination petition for signatures.  The petition period begins on Feb. 17, 2026, and ends on March 10, 2026, which means signatures can only be obtained within those three weeks.

The Berks County Office of Election Services recently mailed out mail-in and absentee applications to the more than 75,0...
02/06/2026

The Berks County Office of Election Services recently mailed out mail-in and absentee applications to the more than 75,000 voters on the Annual Mail Ballot List.

These applications allow voters to request mail ballots for all elections in 2026. If a voter wants to receive mail ballots for the May Primary and November Election, they should fill out the form and return it to our office.

To complete the form:
1. Fill in the fields asking for the voter's information at the top of the form.
2. In the Identification section, include either your PA driver's license number or the last four digits of your social security number
3. In the Address section, provide the address that you want the ballot mailed to, when the ballot is available.
4. Sign the declaration in Box 1 (highlighted in green).
5. Return the form to our office, either in person or by mail.

Voters can also choose to apply for ballots online by completing the form at this link: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsenteeApplication

If you received this application and DO NOT want to receive mail ballots, DO NOT return it. If you decide later that you want to receive ballots, you will need to submit an application.

If you DO NOT want to receive ballots this year and DO NOT want to receive this annual notice in future years, please fill out the form, sign Box 2 (highlighted in red) and return it to our office.



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La Oficina de Servicios Electorales del Condado de Berks recientemente envió las solicitudes de votación por correo y en ausencia a más de 75,000 votantes en la Lista Anual de Papeletas por Correo.

Estas solicitudes permiten a los votantes pedir papeletas por correo para todas las elecciones de 2026. Si un votante desea recibir papeletas por correo para la Elección Primaria de mayo y la elección de noviembre, debe completar el formulario y devolverlo a nuestra oficina.

Para completar el formulario:
1. Llene los campos con la información del votante en la parte superior del formulario.
2. En la sección de Identificación, incluya su número de licencia de conducir de PA o los últimos cuatro dígitos de su número de seguro social.
3. En la sección de Dirección, proporcione la dirección a la que desea que se le envíe la papeleta, cuando esté disponible.
4. Firme la declaración en el Recuadro 1 (resaltado en verde).
5. Devuelva el formulario a nuestra oficina, en persona o por correo.

Los votantes también pueden escoger solicitar papeletas en línea completando el formulario en este enlace:

Si usted recibió esta solicitud y NO desea recibir papeletas por correo, NO la devuelva. Si luego decide que desea recibir papeletas, necesitará presentar una solicitud.

Si NO desea recibir papeletas este año y NO desea recibir este aviso anual en los próximos años, por favor complete el formulario, firme en la Casilla 2 (resaltada en rojo) y envíelo a nuestra oficina.

Sample ballots for the 2025 Municipal Election on November 4 are now available to view on our website! The sample ballot...
09/24/2025

Sample ballots for the 2025 Municipal Election on November 4 are now available to view on our website!

The sample ballots are listed by precinct - to find your precinct, enter your address here: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/PollingPlaceInfo.aspx

It is the goal of this office to administer Voter Registration and conduct Elections in accordance with Federal and State voter registration and election laws. The office of Election Services maintains the accuracy of 265,000 registered voters for Berks County. Maintains boundary maps and descriptio...

08/12/2025

Today is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. By signing up to be a poll worker, you help ensure that elections in Pennsylvania remain safe, secure, and accessible.

Learn more at vote.pa.gov/GetInvolved.

2025 Municipal Primary Important Dates: May 5 - Last day to register to vote in the municipal primary. vote.pa.gov/regis...
04/24/2025

2025 Municipal Primary Important Dates:

May 5 - Last day to register to vote in the municipal primary. vote.pa.gov/register

May 13 - Last day to apply for a mail ballot. vote.pa.gov/applymailballot

May 20 - Election Day. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. vote.pa.gov/polls

May 20 - Completed mail ballots must be received by 8 p.m. vote.pa.gov/returnballot

En español

Fechas Importantes de las Primarias Municipales 2025:

5 de mayo – Fecha límite para registrarse para votar en las primarias municipales. vote.pa.gov/register

13 de mayo – Fecha límite para solicitar una papeleta por correo. vote.pa.gov/applymailballot

20 de mayo - Día de las elecciones. Las urnas están abiertas de 7 a.m. a 8 p.m. vote.pa.gov/polls

20 de mayo - Las papeletas por correo completadas deben recibirse antes de las 8 p.m. vote.pa.gov/returnballot

2025 Municipal Primary Important Dates:

May 5 - Last day to register to vote in the municipal primary. vote.pa.gov/register.

May 13 - Last day to apply for a mail ballot. vote.pa.gov/applymailballot.

May 20 - Election Day. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. vote.pa.gov/polls.

May 20 - Completed mail ballots must be received by 8 p.m. vote.pa.gov/returnballot.

Nomination petitions and related paperwork for the 2025 Municipal Primary are now available to pick up in the Office of ...
02/10/2025

Nomination petitions and related paperwork for the 2025 Municipal Primary are now available to pick up in the Office of Election Services or to download and print from our website: www.berkspa.gov/elections/candidate-information.

Those interested in running for office are encouraged to carefully read the instruction packet to learn how to properly fill out the nomination petition and paperwork.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS: Signatures MUST be obtained during the petition period, which only begins Feb. 18 and ends March 11. If printing, petitions MUST be printed double-sided on white letter-size paper.

The first step to becoming a candidate for an office on the 2025 Municipal Primary ballot is to circulate a nomination petition for signatures.  The petition period begins on Feb. 18, 2025, and ends on March 11, 2025, which means signatures can only be obtained within those three weeks.

Interested in running for local office in 2025?Join our staff on Wednesday, Feb. 12 for a special presentation about how...
01/31/2025

Interested in running for local office in 2025?

Join our staff on Wednesday, Feb. 12 for a special presentation about how to become a candidate on the 2025 Municipal Primary ballot. The presentation will be held at the Berks County Agricultural Center from 6-8 p.m. and will cover walking lists, nomination petitions and campaign finance.

Nomination petitions and related paperwork will be available for pickup at the event. Petitions will also be available to print from our website or pick up in our office starting Feb. 10.

By law, the first day candidates can begin collecting signatures on their petitions is Feb. 18. All nomination petitions must be submitted to Election Services by March 11.

For more information about running for office, visit www.berkspa.gov/elections/candidate-information


The Berks County Office of Election Services mailed out mail-in and absentee applications to the more than 76,000 voters...
01/30/2025

The Berks County Office of Election Services mailed out mail-in and absentee applications to the more than 76,000 voters on the Annual Mail Ballot List this week.

These applications allow voters to request mail ballots for all elections in 2025. If a voter wants to receive mail ballots for the May Primary and November Election, they should fill out the form and return it to our office.

To complete the form:
1. Fill in the fields asking for the voter's information at the top of the form.
2. In the Identification section, include either your PA driver's license number or the last four digits of your social security number
3. In the Address section, provide the address that you want the ballot mailed to, once it is available.
4. Sign the declaration in Box 1 (highlighted in green).
5. Return the form to our office, either in person or by mail.

Voters can also choose to apply for ballots online by completing the form at this link: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsenteeApplication/ #/OnlineMailInBegin

If you received this application and DO NOT want to receive mail ballots, you can simply not return it. If you decide later you do want to receive ballots, you will need to submit an application.

If you DO NOT want to receive ballots this year and DO NOT want to receive this annual notice in future years, please fill out the form and sign Box 2 (highlighted in red).



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La Oficina de Servicios Electorales del Condado de Berks envió solicitudes de papeletas por correo y de voto en ausencia a más de 76,000 votantes en la Lista Anual de Papeletas por Correo esta semana.

Estas aplicaciones permiten a los votantes solicitar papeletas por correo para todas las elecciones en 2025. Si un votante desea recibir papeletas por correo para las elecciones primarias de mayo y noviembre, debe completar el formulario y devolverlo a nuestra oficina.

Para completar el formulario:
1. Rellena los campos que solicitan los datos del votante en la parte superior del formulario.
2. En la sección de Identificación, incluya su número de licencia de conducir de PA o los últimos cuatro dígitos de su número de seguro social
3. En la sección Dirección, proporcione la dirección a la que desea que se envíe la papeleta por correo, una vez que esté disponible.
4. Firme la declaración en el recuadro 1 (resaltado en verde).
5. Devuelva el formulario a nuestra oficina, ya sea en persona o por correo.

Los votantes también pueden optar por solicitar papeletas en línea completando el formulario en este enlace:
https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsenteeApplication/ #/OnlineMailInBegin

Si recibió esta solicitud y NO desea recibir papeletas por correo, simplemente puede no devolverla. Si más adelante decide que desea recibir papeletas, deberá presentar una solicitud.

Si NO desea recibir papeletas este año y NO desea recibir este aviso anual en años futuros, complete el formulario y firme la casilla 2 (resaltada en rojo).

Berks County Ballot Drop Boxes open today!  Voters can drop off their mail-in or absentee ballots at any of the county’s...
10/21/2024

Berks County Ballot Drop Boxes open today!

Voters can drop off their mail-in or absentee ballots at any of the county’s three designated ballot drop boxes between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The drop boxes will be open for weekend hours on Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3, and extended hours on Monday, November 4 and Election Day, November 5.

Drop boxes are available at these locations:

1. Berks County Services Center - Reed Street Entrance (633 Court Street, Reading)

2. Berks County Agricultural Center (1238 County Welfare Road, Leesport)

3. Berks County South Campus (400 E. Wyomissing Avenue, Mohnton)

There are large parking lots at the Agricultural Center and South Campus. There are seven designated parking spots, outlined in the photo, reserved outside of the Services Center for voters.

Address

633 Court St
Reading, PA
19601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16104786490

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