Poll Watchers and Observers

Poll Watcher and Observer Information

  1. Drop Box Watcher Rules
  2. Guidance Concerning Poll-Watchers and Authorized Representatives
  3. Guidance on Voter Intimidation and Discriminatory Conduct
  4. Logic and Accuracy Observer Rules PE2023
  5. Observer Rules and Regulations
  6. Poll Watcher Rules
  7. Watcher Candidate Rights

Apply for a Poll Watcher or Observer Certificate

Voter Services requests that all party/candidate watcher and observer certificate requests be submitted via a list through your local party representative.

Formatted excel sheets have been supplied to both county headquarters. Requests must be made to our office by 4:30pm on Friday, May 11, 2023.

Applications may be submitted by any of the following methods:

  • In person at the Chester County Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Road, Suite 150, West Chester, PA
  • Send vial postal mail to Chester County Voter Services, 601 Westtown Road, Suite 150, West Chester, PA 19380
  • Email

Please provide the following information for each certificate requested:

  • Watcher name
  • Watcher address
  • Municipality (precinct) of watcher
  • Registered party of watcher
  • Candidate watching on behalf of