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Pennsylvanians will go to the polls on November 3, 2026, to vote in the general election.
Guide to Voting in the November 2026 General Election
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
General Election Voting
General election day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. While the polls will be open throughout the state from 7am-8pm, any registered voter has the option to vote by mail!
Voting at a polling place
- The polls will be open from 7am-8pm. You can find out your polling location here.
- If you are a first-time voter, you will be required to show a photo or non-photo I.D.
Voting by mail
- There are two types of mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania: absentee, which are for individuals who will be out of their municipality on election day or who have a disability or illness, and mail-in ballots, which are available to all qualified voters for any reason. You must apply to request a mail-in ballot online or by mail.
- The deadline to register for a mail-in or absentee ballot is 5:00 PM on Sunday, October 27. Note: the County Board of Elections must receive your application by 5:00pm.
- Once you receive your mail-in ballot (if you submitted your application by the deadline above, the completed ballot itself must be received by the County Board of Elections by 8pm on November 3.
General Election Ballot
The following offices will appear on the November 3 Ballot in Pennsylvania:
- U.S. House of Representatives (all PA Congressional districts)
- Governor
- Lieutenant Governor
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- All House Districts
- Pennsylvania Senate
- Half of the Pennsylvania Senate Districts (even numbered) will appear on the November 3 ballot.
- You can preview your ballot and see which elections are occurring in your area at Vote411.
Additional Resources
- Visit Vote PA for voter registration information, vote-by-mail information, and polling location information.
- Committee of Seventy’s WeVote Initiative: You can build your own ballot and find out more information about this year’s election.
- Pennsylvania Voting Information offers a personalized ballot tool that provides you with information on the different candidates specific to your address
- Report any issues to the Pennsylvania Department of State online or call 1-877-VOTESPA (1-877-868-3772).
- From another state? Look into options available in your state for voting by mail, voting early, and more on https://www.nass.org/can-i-vote/absentee-early-voting.