Know Your Voting Rights
Last updated: October 14, 2026 03:13 pm
Learn more about how to exercise your voting rights, resist voter intimidation efforts, vote with a criminal conviction, and access disability-related accommodations and language assistance at the polls. In Pennsylvania, you have the option to vote in person or by mail. For help, call the non-partisan Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). See below for additional language lines.
Dates and Deadlines
- Monday, October 19, 2026: Last day to register to vote
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026: Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 is the General Election. Polls are open on Election Day from 7 A.M. - 8 P.M.
- Completed mail-in ballots must be received by your county election office by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Postmarked is not enough.
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