Pennsylvania Election Dates and Deadlines
Welcome to the Pennsylvania Election Dates and Deadlines listing from U.S. Vote Foundation.
Here you can find out when Pennsylvania elections will be held at the local, state and federal election level. There are many different deadlines associated with Pennsylvania elections, such as voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot request and ballot return deadlines, date ranges for early voting, and in-person voting options. No matter the type of election, or whether you are voting at home or voting from abroad, this service will provide you with comprehensive election dates and deadlines for your voting state of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Federal and State Elections
Tue Feb 24, 2026 - Pennsylvania State House District 22 and 42 Special Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Received byMon Feb 9, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Feb 17, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Feb 24, 2026 8:00PM
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingContact your local election official to confirm dates and times of in-person absentee voting.
From Mon Jan 5, 2026 to Tue Feb 24, 2026
Lehigh County (District 22) and Allegheny County (District 42)
Tue Mar 17, 2026 - Pennsylvania State House District 79 and 193 Special Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Received byMon Mar 2, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Mar 10, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Mar 17, 2026 8:00PM
Early Voting Available
In-Person Absentee VotingContact Local Election Office to Confirm Dates and Times
Tue May 19, 2026 - Pennsylvania Congressional, State and Gubernatorial Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Last Date to Change Party Affiliation by
Mon May 4, 2026 - Received by
Mon May 4, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue May 12, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue May 19, 2026 8:00PM
Early Voting Available
In-Person Absentee VotingContact Local Election Office to Confirm Dates and Times
Pennsylvania Local Elections
Pennsylvania Federal and State Elections
Tue Feb 24, 2026 - Pennsylvania State House District 22 and 42 Special Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Mon Feb 9, 2026Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Feb 24, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Mar 3, 2026 5:00PM
Lehigh County (District 22) and Allegheny County (District 42)
Tue Mar 17, 2026 - Pennsylvania State House District 79 and 193 Special Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Mon Mar 2, 2026Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Mar 17, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byYou must affirm that you mailed your ballot no later than 11:59 pm on the day before Election Day.
Tue Mar 24, 2026 5:00PM
Tue May 19, 2026 - Pennsylvania Congressional, State and Gubernatorial Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Overseas:
- Email or Online by
by 11:59 PM
Mon May 4, 2026 - Post Received by
Mon May 4, 2026
Military:
- Email or Online by
by 11:59 PM
Mon May 18, 2026 - Post Received by
Mon May 18, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Overseas:
Received byby 11:59 PM
Mon May 18, 2026
Military:
Received byby 11:59 PM
Mon May 18, 2026 11:55PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Overseas:
Submitted byMust be submitted by 11:59 PM and received in the appropriate county office by 5 PM on the 7th day after the election.
Mon May 18, 2026
Military:
Submitted byMust be submitted by 11:59 PM and received in the appropriate county office by 5 PM on the 7th day after the election.
Mon May 18, 2026
Pennsylvania Local Elections
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