PA Election Dates 2026

Please note that all dates are subject to change without notice. For additional information about voting and elections, visit Vote PA or Delco Votes!

FEBRUARY 17, 2026

First day to circulate and file nomination petitions

MARCH 10, 2026

Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions

MARCH 11, 2026

First day to circulate and file nomination papers

MARCH 17, 2026

Last day to file objections to nomination petitions

MARCH 18, 2026

Ballot Lottery

MARCH 25, 2026

Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions

MAY 4, 2026

Last day to REGISTER to vote in the primary

MAY 12, 2026

Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot

MAY 19, 2026

Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 P.M.)

MUNICIPAL PRIMARY

Polls are open from 7 A.M. - 8 P.M. Find your polling place here.

MAY 26, 2026

Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 P.M. on May 18)

AUGUST 3, 2026

Last day to circulate and file nomination papers

AUGUST 10, 2026

Last day to file objections to nomination papers

Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papers

Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primary without a court order

OCTOBER 19, 2026

Last day to REGISTER to vote in the November election

OCTOBER 27, 2026