Know Your Voting Rights
Last updated: March 23, 2026 02:49 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 to vote-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, May 4, 2026: Last day to register to vote
- Tuesday, May 12, 2026: Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot
- Primary Election Day: Tuesday, May 19, 2026: Completed mail-in ballots must be received by your county election office by 8 p.m. Postmarked is not enough.
Voting With a Criminal Conviction
Your right to language assistance
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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