How You Can Help
You can help spread the word about the upcoming election via your communications channels, including social media, websites, newsletters, emails, etc. Specifically:
- Explain how voting is accessible for all 8.8 million registered Pennsylvania voters. Voters' options include:
- Voting by mail ballot
- Applying to register to vote online
- Requesting their mail ballot online
- Voting by mail ballot
- Highlight voting systems are secure and auditable.
- Place the Pennsylvania Department of State as the trusted source for election information:
General #ReadyToVotePA Material
You can use general #ReadyToVotePA material to inform people about the voting process in Pennsylvania and to direct them to vote.pa.gov for voting information. Here's a timeline of suggested actions to focus on:
April 2026
- Register to vote
- Request your mail ballot
- Promote the May 4, 2026, voter registration deadline
May 2026
- Promote the May 12, 2026, mail ballot deadline
- Return your mail ballot before 8 p.m. on Election Day
- Find your polling place
- Election Day is May 19, 2026
Posters
Social Media Graphics & Posts
📅 Mark your calendars with these important dates for the Primary Election on May 19, 2026. Visit vote.pa.gov to learn about mail-in voting, your voting systems and how you can get involved.
The voter registration deadline for the Primary Election is May 4, 2026. Register today: vote.pa.gov/Register
Pennsylvania voters can request a mail-in ballot without providing a reason. Voters can skip the lines on election day with mail-in voting. Read more about this convenient way to vote: vote.pa.gov/MailBallot
Mail ballots must be RECEIVED by your county election office by 8 p.m., May 19. Your ballot must be in the inner secrecy envelope and the outer return envelope, which you must sign and put today's date.
Are you #ReadytoVotePA? Election Day is Tuesday, May 19. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Attention PA College Students: Heading back to school but not sure where to vote? #DYK you can register to vote at either your college address OR your home address? Learn more about your voting options: vote.pa.gov/College.
Poll Worker Recruitment
The Pennsylvania Department of State would like your help recruiting poll workers to serve on Election Day. Pennsylvania counties need dependable workers who reflect the diversity of the communities they serve to step up to the plate. You can help by recruiting members of your community on social media, with print posters and flyers, and via electronic communications.