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 Mar 17, 2026 - Pennsylvania State House District 79 and 193 Special Election

Voter Registration Deadline

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Mon Mar 2, 2026

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

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Tue Mar 10, 2026 5:00PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

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Tue Mar 17, 2026 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

In-Person Absentee Voting
Contact 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

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Tue May 12, 2026 5:00PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Received by
Tue May 19, 2026 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

In-Person Absentee Voting
Contact Local Election Office to Confirm Dates and Times

Tue May 19, 2026 - Pennsylvania State House District 196 Special Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Received by
Mon May 4, 2026

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Tue May 12, 2026 5:00PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Received by
Tue May 19, 2026 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

In-Person Absentee Voting
Contact Local Election Office to Confirm Dates and Times

Pennsylvania Local Elections

There are currently no upcoming local elections identified for this state.

Pennsylvania Federal and State Elections

Tue Mar 17, 2026 - Pennsylvania State House District 79 and 193 Special Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Overseas:

  • Post Received by
    Mon Mar 2, 2026
  • Email or Online by
    Mon Mar 2, 2026 11:59PM

Military:

  • Email or Online by
    Mon Mar 16, 2026
  • Post Received by
    Mon Mar 16, 2026

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Overseas:

Received by
Mon Mar 16, 2026 11:59PM

Military:

Received by
Mon Mar 16, 2026 11:59PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Overseas:

Submitted by

Must be received in the appropriate county office by 5 PM on the 7th day after the election.


Mon Mar 16, 2026 11:59PM

Military:

Submitted by

Must be received in the appropriate county office by 5 PM on the 7th day after the election.


Mon Mar 16, 2026 11:59PM

Tue May 19, 2026 - Pennsylvania Congressional, State and Gubernatorial Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Overseas:

  • Post Received by
    Mon May 4, 2026
  • Email or Online by
    Mon May 4, 2026 11:59PM

Military:

  • Post Received by
    Mon May 18, 2026
  • Email or Online by
    Mon May 18, 2026 11:59PM

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Overseas:

Received by
Mon May 18, 2026 11:59PM

Military:

Received by
Mon May 18, 2026 11:59PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Overseas:

Submitted by

Must 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 by

Must 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

Tue May 19, 2026 - Pennsylvania State House District 196 Special Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Overseas:

  • Post Received by
    Mon May 4, 2026
  • Email or Online by
    Mon May 4, 2026 11:59PM

Military:

  • Post Received by
    Mon May 18, 2026
  • Email or Online by
    Mon May 18, 2026 11:59PM

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Overseas:

Received by
Mon May 18, 2026 11:59PM

Military:

Received by
Mon May 18, 2026 11:59PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Overseas:

Submitted by

Must 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 by

Must 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 11:59PM

Pennsylvania Local Elections

There are currently no upcoming local elections identified for this state.

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