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.


NEED HELP? CALL THE ELECTION PROTECTION HOTLINE

To get the most up-to-date information about the election, answers to questions about your polling location, get help with any voting-related issue, or report a problem on Election Day, you can call one of these nonpartisan voter hotlines.

  • English: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
  • Español and English: 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) NALEO Educational Fund
  • (عربى Arabic and English: 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287) Arab American Institute (AAI)
  • Mandarin (普通話), Cantonese (廣東話), Korean (한국어), Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt), Tagalog, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali and English - 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683) APIAVote & Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC)

You can also call the state’s election’s bureau for help, including how to find your city or county’s election office: 1-877-VOTESPA (877-868-3772)

If you are interested in volunteering to help the effort to make our elections equitable for everyone, please visit here.



If you want to register in person, or on paper, call 877-VOTESPA (877-868-3772) for help.


Voting Rights for People Who Speak a Language Other Than English


Voting Guide via Vote 411.org

This guide to voting in Pennsylvania is not legal advice. If you have questions about your eligibility or rights, please call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) or consult a lawyer.


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