Question 1

When is the election?

Accepted Answer

Check the dates above or use the state link.

Question 2

What are my options for voting in the election?

Accepted Answer

Vote in person at your polling place on Election Day.
Polls will be open from 7:00AM to 8:00PM
 
All registered PA voters can cast their ballot by mail.

Vote at your county election office.
Once your county's ballots are finalized and printed, you can go to your county election office, apply for a mail ballot, vote your ballot, and submit your ballot in the same visit.

Question 3

Am I registered?

Accepted Answer

If you are already registered to vote, you do not have to register again in Pennsylvania unless you changed your address, changed your name, or want to change your political party.

Question 4

Where do I vote?

Accepted Answer

Check the "Find My Polling Place" page.

Question 5

What should I bring?

Accepted Answer

Most voters don't need anything, but first-time voters should bring ID.

If it's your first time voting at a new location, you must bring one of the approved forms of identification.

Question 6

How can I help make sure elections run smoothly?

Accepted Answer

Sign up to be a poll worker. 
Rely only on trusted, official sources of information, such as vote.pa.gov and help inform others.

Question 7

I need help with various voting questions or have language access issues. Who do I call?

Accepted Answer

Call the Department of State's election hotline at 1-877-VOTES-PA for assistance. Telephone interpreters are available.

Election Information

Important Dates

Registration Deadline
May 4, 2026

Election Day
May 19, 2026

Mail Ballot Deadline
May 12, 2026

What's On The Ballot?

Election Results

FAQ

When is the election?

What are my options for voting in the election?

Am I registered?

Where do I vote?

What should I bring?

How can I help make sure elections run smoothly?

I need help with various voting questions or have language access issues. Who do I call?

Still Have Questions?

Be Prepared Before Election Day

Election Information

Important Dates

Registration Deadline May 4, 2026 ​ ​ Election Day May 19, 2026 ​ ​ Mail Ballot Deadline May 12, 2026

What's On The Ballot?

Election Results

FAQ

When is the election?

What are my options for voting in the election?

Am I registered?

Where do I vote?

What should I bring?

How can I help make sure elections run smoothly?

I need help with various voting questions or have language access issues. Who do I call?

Still Have Questions?

Be Prepared Before Election Day

Registration Deadline
May 4, 2026

Election Day
May 19, 2026

Mail Ballot Deadline
May 12, 2026