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3 key dates to know in Pennsylvania’s 2026 midterm elections

Here are all the dates you need to know if you’re planning to vote in Pennsylvania’s 2026 midterm elections.

Voters cast their ballots at the Palisades High School voting location in Kintnersville, Pennsylvania, on Nov. 4. Five independent voters have sued in Commonwealth Court to permit independents to vote in partisan primaries in addition to general elections.
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Election Day in Pennsylvania and across the country is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. If you’re planning to vote in the election, which includes high-profile races for the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives, there are a lot of other important dates to keep in mind before you head to the polls. 

Here’s your calendar of key dates in Pennsylvania’s 2026 midterm elections:

Monday, OCTOBER 19: This is your last day to register to vote in the general election. You can register online using Keystone’s voter registration tool before 4 p.m. local time.

Tuesday, OCTOBER 27: This is the deadline to submit an online request for a mail-in or absentee ballot. Applications must be received by 5 p.m.

Tuesday, NOVEMBER 3: This is the last day to vote in Pennsylvania’s midterm elections. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mailed absentee ballots must be received by 8 p.m. to be counted.

Need help getting ready to vote? Use our online portal below to see what’s on your ballot, find your polling place, and register to vote.

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