September 17 is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787.
Congress authorized the President in 1940 to declare an annual day for recognizing and honoring American citizenship, initially intended to be celebrated on the third Sunday in May. The original designation of “Citizenship Day” was later altered by a conference committee, which decided to rename it “I Am an American Day.” This change reflects the broader commitment to celebrating American identity and civic pride.
Understanding the Constitution is crucial for anyone who wants to grasp the very foundation of our democracy and shares a day of recognition to remind citizens to register to vote.
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Residents can check their voter registration status online through the Pennsylvania Department of State by searching for their name or Driver’s License Number or PennDOT ID.
If you search by name, you’ll need the following information:
- County of residence
- Zip code
- First and last name
- Date of birth
If you search by Driver’s License Number or PennDOT ID, you will need your birthdate and license/PennDOT ID card number.
To register to vote in Pennsylvania, you must be a United States citizen for at least one month before the election.
Voters must be at least 18 years old on or before the day of the election and be a resident of Pennsylvania in the election district where you want to vote for at least 30 days before the election.
Pennsylvanians must register to vote at least 15 days before the next election. The deadline to register for the November election in Pennsylvania is Oct. 21, 2024.
Veterans and people serving in the U.S. military, along with those living overseas, have additional options for voting.
Residents can register to vote online, by mail or in-person at county election offices or PennDOT/other government agency buildings.
