Pa. voter? Here’s how to make your Election Day voting plan

Having a plan to vote can help avoid long lines, prevent mistakes and help fellow voters.   Polling places in Pennsylvania are open on Election Day, Nov. 3, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Anyone in line by 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.   Here are five steps to prepare to vote in person.   Step 1: Check your voter registration  Pennsylvania voters can check their registration online by providing their name or PA driver’s license or PennDOT ID card number or over the phone by calling their county elections office.   The deadline to register to vote was Oct. 19. Anyone not registered will not be able to cast a ballot.   If you are an inactive voter, meaning someone who hasn’t voted in two federal elections, then you will have to fill out a form at the elections office to reactivate your registration. You might have to show identification, but you will be able to vote as normal.  Step 2: Confirm your polling place  Polling places sometimes change, so it’s important to double-check you know where