Voter ID

You've probably received a postcard in the mail giving you all the details about the new Voter ID law that goes into effect in Pennsylvania with the Nov. 6 election, but I thought it would be worth pointing out that the deadline for registering to vote in the election is Oct. 6. October 30 is the last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot. I applied for a new voter registration card so that it matches the name on my driver's license exactly. It was probably unnecessary: the law says that the the names don't have to match exactly but must "substantially conform," but I wanted to be on the safe side. My new card arrived within three days; good work, Voter Services!