The deadline is fast approaching to register to vote in the November election.

Eligible citizens have until Tuesday to apply for a new voter registration or make changes to their existing registration.

To register go to register.votesPA.com. In addition to applying for a new registration, the OVR system can also be used to make updates to an existing voter record, such as a change of name, address or party affiliation. Since the OVR launch in August 2015, more than 962,000 eligible Pennsylvanians have used the site.

Voters are also encouraged to use the online system to confirm their registration status prior to the deadline.

Registered voters planning to cast an absentee ballot are advised to pay close attention to important deadlines. Although the deadline to request an absentee ballot is Oct. 31, the voted ballots must be received in the county election office by 5 p.m. on Nov. 3.

Due to the three-day time frame and cutbacks in service by the U.S. Postal Service, voters are strongly urged to mail their absentee ballot request no later than Oct. 20, two weeks before the voted ballot must be received by the county office.

Voters may deliver their voted absentee ballots in person to county election offices or mail them if there is adequate time for delivery.

A postmark is not sufficient for the ballot to be counted.

On Nov. 7, Pennsylvania voters will elect judges for the Pennsylvania Supreme, Pennsylvania Superior and Commonwealth courts, and local and county offices.