What are Pennsylvanians voting on in 2026?

The following are up for election.

Pennsylvania Governor

Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor

17 US House Seats (Including PA-01)

25 Pennsylvania  State Senate Seats

All Pennsylvania  State House Seats

Important Dates

Date Municipal Primary Event – May 19, 2026
May 26 Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 pm on May 19)
Date General Election – November 3, 2026
May  20 First day to register after the primary
August 3 Last day to circulate and file nomination papers
August 10 Last day to file objections to nomination papers
August 10 Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papers
October 19 Last day to register before the November election
October 27 Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee/mail-in ballot
November 3 Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee/mail-in ballots (must be received by 8 pm)
Municipal Election Day: Polls Open 7 am to 8 pm
November 10 Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 pm on November 3)