Important Dates for PA Elections in 2026

Primary Election: General Election: Tuesday, May 19 Tuesday, November 3

Polls are open from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Polls are open from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM.

The last day to register to vote for the Primary Election The last day to register to vote for the General Election is Monday, May 4, 2026. is Monday, October 19, 2026.

The deadline to request a mail-in/absentee ballot for the The deadline to request a mail-in/absentee ballot for the Primary Election is Tuesday, May 12 for the General Election is Tuesday, October at 5:00 PM. 26 at 5:00 PM.

The deadline to return completed mail-in/absentee The deadline to return completed mail-ballots to the county board of elections. in/absentee ballots to the county board of is Tuesday, May 19 at 8:00 PM. elections is Tuesday, November 3 at 8:00 PM.

Please note that the county board of elections must receive receive completed ballots by these deadline. Postmarks do not count.