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    Upcoming Elections

    Mark your calendar with important election deadlines. 

    May 19, 2026, is the Primary Election

    Nov. 3, 2026, is the General Election

    Important Dates for the 2026 Pennsylvania Elections

    All dates in this calendar are subject to change without notice.

    Date

    Event

    February 17First day to circulate and file nomination petitions
    March 10Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions
    March 11First day to circulate and file nomination papers
    March 17Last day to file objections to nomination petitions
    March 25Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions
    May 4Last day to REGISTER before the primary
    May 12Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot
    May 19Last day for county election office to receive completed mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 P.M.) 
    May 19GENERAL PRIMARY 
    May 26Last day for county election office to receive completed military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 P.M. on May 19) 
    August 3Last day to circulate and file nomination papers
    August 10Last day to file objections to nomination papers
    August 10Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papers without a court order
    August 10Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primary without a court order
    October 19Last day to REGISTER before the November election
    October 27Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot
    November 3Last day for county election office to receive completed mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 P.M.) 
    November 3GENERAL ELECTION
    November 10Last day for county election office to receive completed military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 P.M. on November 3)