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Deadline is today for absentee ballot applications

Applications for absentee ballots for the April 22 Pennsylvania primary must be received by county boards of elections no later than 5 p.m. today.

Applications for absentee ballots for the April 22 Pennsylvania primary must be received by county boards of elections no later than 5 p.m. today.

Information is available at the Department of State's voter Web site, www.VotesPA.com, including the deadline exceptions that apply to military, overseas and emergency absentee voters. An absentee ballot application form can be downloaded from the site.

Pennsylvanians who are voting for the first time must provide a copy of one form of identification with their application or ballot, such as a driver's license or current bank statement that includes the voter's name and address. A complete list of approved forms of identification is available through the Web site.

Absentee ballots must be received by the voter's county board of elections by 5 p.m. Friday, either in person or by mail.

For additional information, visit www.VotesPA.com or call 1-877-868-3772.    - Inquirer staff