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Pennsylvania
25 P.S. § 3146.2a
If a voter learns they cannot go to the polls between the Tuesday and Friday prior to the election for medical or business reasons, then they are entitled to an absentee ballot. If a voter learns they cannot go to the polls after 5 p.m. on the Friday prior to the election due to illness or business reasons, then the voter can appeal to the court of common pleas for an emergency absentee ballot, which may be delivered by an authorized representative or deputy sheriff.
PATIENT VOTING TEAM
Lars Peterson
Lars Peterson is Manager of Patient Experience and Guest Relations at Main Line Health’s Lankenau Medical Center. The Office of Patient Experience serves as an extra layer of support for patients, families, and visitors. Lars manages of team of Patient Navigators who leverage solicited and unsolicited patient feedback to advocate for patients both proactively and reactively to improve the overall patient experience in healthcare. Through a coordinated system-wide process, the non-partisan Office of Patient Experience is available to assist all patients and families in understanding and supporting the emergency absentee ballot process in Pennsylvania.