Running for Office

We can provide you with the resources and information you need to run for political office in Pennsylvania. 

Offices to be Elected in 2026

  • Governor
  • Lieutenant Governor
  • Representative in Congress
  • Senator in the General Assembly (even districts only)
  • Representative in the General Assembly
  • Member of State Committee

2026 Filing Fees and Signature Requirements
For candidates who file nomination petitions to access the General Primary Ballot

Office

Fee

Signature Requirement

Statement of Financial Interest

Governor

$200

2,000 (including at least 100 from each of at least 10 counties)

Yes

Lt. Governor

$200

1,000 (including at least 100 from each of at least 5 counties)

Yes

Representative in Congress

$150

1,000

No

Senator in the General Assembly

$100

500

Yes

Representative in the General Assembly

$100

300

Yes

Member of State Committee 

$25

100

No

Filing Peroid: Feb 17 - Mar. 10

Useful Links 

PennDOT Guidance for Political Signs

 

To obtain electronic copies of nomination petitions, please email your request to  
ra-elections@pa.gov.

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