How to check if your mail-in or absentee ballot in Philadelphia has problems

The 2026 midterm election is days away, and if you voted by mail or absentee ballot in Philadelphia, now is the time to check on its status. If you voted by mail or absentee ballot in Philadelphia this year, you can check whether your ballot has problems on this page. Your ballot could be rejected if it lacks a signature or privacy envelope or if your identification cannot be verified. According to a list posted online Wednesday, hundreds of voters' ballots have problems and will not count unless they are fixed. Election officials regularly update the list in the run-up to Election Day.Identification issues Issues with voter identification can prevent a vote from being counted. The city's election website says: "Voters who have not submitted acceptable proof of ID or whose ID could not be verified should fill out the ID verification form. They can also submit a photocopy or picture of an acceptable ID (if available) to [email protected], (215) 686-3398, call (215) 686-3469, or v