Primaries will be held on May 19th, 2026
Important Info
You must register to vote no later than May 4th, 2026
In Pennsylvania, you must register to vote 15 days before the election. You do not need to be 18 years old to register, but you must turn 18 on or before Election day.
Your ballot must be received by 8pm on Election day (May 19th, 2026)
Ballots must be delivered to your county election office by 8pm on Election day. A postmark is not sufficient.
Find out your district and what’s on the ballot
Input your address to find out what district you’re in and what will appear on your ballot at Vote411.
Voting in Person
Where do I vote?
You can find your local polling place here.
When do I vote?
Primary polls will be open Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 from 7am-8pm
Voting by Mail
Last day to register to Vote by Mail in the Primary is May 12th, 2026
What is a mail-in ballot?
All Pennsylvanians have the right to vote by mail.
Mail-in ballots allow you to vote ahead of time and mail (or hand deliver) your ballot to your county election office. Unlike absentee ballots, you do not need a reason to request a mail-in ballot.
Who can apply for a mail-in ballot?
Any qualified voter can apply for a mail-in ballot. You must already be a registered voter to apply to vote by mail-in ballot. You can check your voter status with the Pennsylvania Voter Service page.
Military and overseas voters should visit the information for military and overseas voters web page for information on how to obtain a ballot.
When do I have to apply to vote using a mail-in ballot?
You generally need to apply a week before an election to vote with a mail-in ballot. See the latest deadline here.
How do I apply to vote using a mail-in ballot?
You can apply online, by mail, or in-person at your county election office—find out more here.
Can I submit my mail-in ballot in person?
Yes! Mail-in ballots can be hand-delivered to your county election office.
I voted by mail in the last election. Do I have to re-apply for a mail-in ballot?
Yes, you must fill out a new application for each election to continue voting by mail.
Absentee Ballots
What is an absentee ballot?
Absentee ballots also allow you to vote by mail. Unlike mail-in ballots, you must have a reason to vote absentee.
Who can apply for an absentee ballot?
Registered voters who may vote absentee include:
- College students
- People whose work or vacation take them away from the municipality where they live
- Those with a physical disability or illness that prevents them from going to the polling place
- Members of the military
- People who may have a conflict due to the celebration of a religious holiday
Learn more about the requirements for voting by absentee ballot and how to apply.
When do I have to apply to vote using an absentee ballot?
You’ll need to apply ahead of time to vote with an absentee ballot. See the latest deadline here. Additionally, in certain emergency situations you can apply for an emergency absentee ballot after this date.
How do I apply to vote using an absentee ballot?
You can apply online, by mail, and in person at your county election office You can get more details here.
Can I submit absentee ballots in person?
Yes! Absentee ballots can be hand-delivered to your county election office.