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Pennsylvania

You have three ways to cast a ballot. Here's the easiest one for you.

★ Easiest in Pennsylvania

Option 1 of 3

Vote by mail

When
Request by Oct 27

No excuse required

Return deadline
Must arrive by Election Day

Return by mail or at any drop box, vote center, or county office

No excuse since Act 77 (2019). Permanent mail voter list available.

Option 2 of 3

Vote early, in person

When
Sep 14 – Oct 26

43 days · weekday hours vary

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Treated as on-demand mail voting at county office. Until 5pm Tuesday before.

Option 3 of 3

Vote on Election Day

When
Tue, Nov 3

Polls open on Election Day

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October 2026

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── Your 2026 federal races

What's on your federal ballot

No U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania in 2026.

For specific candidates and updates, visit your state's official election office (opens in new tab).

U.S. House: All 17 of Pennsylvania's House seats are on the ballot.

For specific candidates, visit your state's official election office (opens in new tab).

Last updated: May 3, 2026. Race information changes as candidates file and primaries finalize. Always verify with your state's election office for the most current information.

── What to bring

No ID required for registered voters.

Required only for first-time voters at polling place.

No ID? You can still vote. Sign an affidavit/declaration form at the polling site and your ballot still counts. Don't let anyone turn you away.

── Registration

No same-day registration. Register before the deadline.

Not registered yet? Register at vote.gov (opens in new tab). It's the federal government's portal and routes you to Pennsylvania's election authority.

Trouble at the polls?

Long lines, broken machines, anyone challenging your right to vote. Call. Lawyers answer in seconds.

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