Official Rules

Voting Rules in Pennsylvania

Source: www.vote.pa.gov · Last verified May 2026
Voter ID Requirement
None (first-time voters only)

No ID required for established registered voters. First-time voters or those at new polling places may need ID.

Mail-In Ballot Eligibility
No Excuse Required

Any registered voter may request a mail-in ballot without an excuse.

Early Voting
No

Pennsylvania does not have traditional in-person early voting, but mail ballot drop-off is available.

Registration Deadline
15 Days Before Election Day

Voter registration must be completed by October 19, 2026. Online registration is available.

Same-Day Registration
No

Registration deadline is 15 days before Election Day.

Polling Hours
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Polls are open from 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Election Day. If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote.

2026 Elections

Candidates on the Ballot

Sources: Ballotpedia · Official state election filings

Candidate data will be added as 2026 races are formally declared.

Check back as filing deadlines approach · www.vote.pa.gov
Calendar

Upcoming Election Dates

Source: www.vote.pa.gov — Election Calendar
May19
Primary Election Day
Republican and Democratic primaries · Determines nominees for the General Election
Upcoming
Oct19
Voter Registration Deadline
Last day to register for the November 2026 General Election · 15 days before Election Day
Upcoming
Nov3
General Election Day
Polls open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM · If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote
Upcoming
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Get on the Rolls

Register to Vote in Pennsylvania

Source: www.vote.pa.gov

Official Pennsylvania Voter Registration

Register online, by mail, or in person at your local election office. You must be a U.S. citizen, a Pennsylvania resident, and at least 18 years old by Election Day.

Register at www.vote.pa.gov →
Deadline: 15 days before Election Day
Online: Yes — www.vote.pa.gov/Register-to-Vote
By Mail: Yes — received by deadline
In Person: Yes
Same-Day Reg: Not available
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required