Pennsylvania

PENNSYLVANIA: GET READY TO VOTE

10/19/26Voter Registration Deadline
10/21/26Start of Statewide Early On-Demand Voting Period
10/27/26End of Statewide Early On-Demand Voting Period &
Mail-In Ballot Request Deadline
11/3/26Election Day

Review the critical election deadlines to ensure you’re prepared to vote!

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PENNSYLVANIA VOTING INFORMATION

Voter Registration

How to register to vote: In Pennsylvania, voters can register to vote online, by mail, or in-person. Click below to register to vote by mail or online, or visit your County Election Office to register in-person.

Voter Registration Deadline: The Pennsylvania voter registration deadline is 15 days prior to the next election. Registration applications sent by mail must be received by this deadline.

Online Applications: Oct. 19
Applications by Mail: Received by Oct. 19
In-Person Applications: Oct. 19

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Requesting a Ballot

Who can vote via absentee ballot? Any registered voter can vote via mail-in ballot in Pennsylvania. No excuse is required.

When can absentee ballots be requested? Absentee ballots must be requested no later than 5:00 PM of the first Tuesday prior to the day of any primary or election.

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: All absentee ballot applications must be received by 5:00 PM Oct. 27.

How to request an absentee ballot:

Online: Click here to request a ballot online.
By Mail: Click here to request a ballot by mail.
In-Person: You can visit your County Election Office to request a ballot.

Voting & Returning an Absentee Ballot

When are ballots first mailed out? Varies by county.

How to return an absentee ballot:

By Mail: Follow the instructions provided with your absentee ballot materials.
In-Person: Return your ballot at the County Elections Office.
At a Ballot Drop Box: Varies by county. Click here to find drop boxes in your county.

Deadline to Return an Absentee Ballot: 8:00 PM on Nov. 3

Ballots must be received before polls close on Election Day.

**If you are mailing back your absentee ballot after you’ve completed and signed it, it is recommended that you allow at least a week for it to be received.**

How to track your ballot: Click here

Early Voting

In Pennsylvania, you can vote in-person before Election Day by casting an On-Demand Mail Ballot in-person at your local election office. In a single trip to your county election office, you can request your ballot, fill it out, and turn it in. In-person requests are due by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Check with your county first to make sure ballots are ready.

Find your county election office: Click here