Voter Guide - nonpartisan
Voting in Pennsylvania, November 3, 2026
This guide links to official sources and lists key dates we've checked by hand. Last verified: September 25, 2026. Always confirm with vote.pa.gov before you act. We are not an election authority.
Key dates
Last verified: September 25, 2026Voter registration deadline
Monday, October 19, 2026You can apply online until 11:59 p.m. that day. Mailed applications must be received by your county voter registration office by the deadline, and paper or in-person applications are accepted only during county office hours.
In-person mail ballot voting
Until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (start date varies by county)Pennsylvania does not have early voting like many other states. Instead, once your county's ballots are ready, you can apply for, fill out, and hand in a mail ballot in one visit to your county election office or other designated location. Start dates vary by county.
Mail-in or absentee ballot application deadline
Received by your county election office by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026Any registered voter can get a mail-in ballot without giving a reason. You can apply online, by mail, or in person at your county election office.
Election Day poll hours
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.If you are in line by 8 p.m., you can vote.
Mail ballot return deadline
Received by your county election office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026A postmark is not enough. You can also drop off your completed ballot in person at your county election office or other designated location until 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Official links
- Register or update your registrationpavoterservices.pa.gov
- Check your registrationpavoterservices.pa.gov
- Find your polling placepavoterservices.pa.gov
- Vote in person by mail ballot at your county election officepa.gov
- Mail-in and absentee ballotspa.gov
- Find your county election officepa.gov
- Track your mail ballotpavoterservices.pa.gov
- Pennsylvania Department of State voting informationvote.pa.gov
- Federal voter informationvote.gov
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