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ALERT! In observance of the holiday: County of Berks offices and buildings will close to the public from 12 PM, December 24, 2024, through December 25, 2024 (reopening 8 AM, December 26, 2024) and 12 PM, December 31, 2024, through January 1, 2025 (reopening 8 AM, January 2, 2025).

Please note – 24/7 operations at the county courthouse and services center will remain operational.

Mailing of Mail-in and Absentee Ballots

News Date: Friday, October 4, 2024

The first batch of roughly 32,500 mail-in and absentee ballots was mailed by October 4.
Berks County Election Services has received confirmation from our ballot printer that the first batch of roughly 32,500 mail-in and absentee ballots was mailed out between October 3 and 4.  Voters in the first batch can expect to receive their ballots during the week of October 7.  

Voters have until 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 5, to return their voted mail-in and absentee ballots to Berks County Election Services. Ballot drop boxes will open Monday, October 21. 

If any voter needs additional assistance, please contact Election Services at 610-478-6490.