Choose the voting method that works for you. Deadlines depend on that method. Check the time and delivery requirements, not just the date. Military, overseas, and emergency voting may have separate rules.
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Register
Register online, deliver a paper application, or register through your county election office or an authorized agency. Paper applications must arrive by October 19; this is a receipt deadline.
In-person registration deadline
Register by October 19. Paper applications must reach your county election office by the deadline; a postmark alone is insufficient. Check the official submission instructions.
Register by October 19. Paper applications must reach your county election office by the deadline; a postmark alone is insufficient. Check the official submission instructions.
Register by October 19. Paper applications must reach your county election office by the deadline; a postmark alone is insufficient. Check the official submission instructions.
On-demand mail-ballot voting when county ballots are ready; apply by October 27, 5 p.m.
On-demand mail-ballot application deadline
Apply in person by 5 p.m. October 27. Once county ballots are available, you can request, receive, complete and return one during the same visit. There is no uniform statewide opening date.
Any registered voter may request a no-excuse mail-in ballot. Absentee ballots have qualifying-reason rules. Use both required envelopes and sign and date the declaration. Return your own ballot unless an authorized exception applies.
Mail-ballot application receipt deadline
Your county must receive your mail-in or civilian absentee application by 5 p.m. October 27.
Your county must receive your completed ballot by 8 p.m. November 3. Postmarks do not extend the deadline. Follow the secrecy-envelope, signature and date instructions.
November 3, 2026. Poll hours: 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Eastern time. Check your official ballot, voting location, and identification requirements before you go.
Date labels compare calendar dates in Eastern time; “Today” does not mean the cutoff time has not passed. Confirm local times with your election office.
Before You Vote
Key voting questions
How can I find my polling location?
Use the Pennsylvania election office lookup or contact your local election office before Election Day.
Pennsylvania voter information lookup
Use Pennsylvania’s voter information resource to review your personal voting information.
Pennsylvania's current statewide calendar includes Pennsylvania General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
Pennsylvania’s Democratic and Republican primaries are closed to voters outside the respective party. All registered voters may vote on ballot questions or special elections appearing on their primary-day ballot.
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