Pennsylvania Voting Guide
Everything you need to know about voting in Pennsylvania (PA)
Voter Registration
Registration Deadline
15 days before Election Day
Online Registration
Available — Register online
How to Register
- Register online at vote.pa.gov
- Mail a completed voter registration application to your county election office
- Register in person at your county voter registration office, PennDOT driver's license centers, or other government offices
Voter ID Requirements
Accepted Forms of Identification
- PA driver's license or PennDOT ID
- ID issued by the U.S. government (including military ID)
- U.S. passport
- Student ID or employee ID with photo
- Voter registration card
- Firearm permit
- Current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government check with name and address
What if I don't have ID?
Only first-time voters at a new polling place need to show ID. After voting once at your assigned polling place, no ID is required for subsequent elections.
Early Voting & Absentee / Mail-In Voting
Early Voting
Absentee / Mail-In
Pennsylvania offers no-excuse mail-in voting. Any registered voter can apply for a mail-in ballot. Applications must be received by your county election office by 5:00 PM, 7 days before the election. Completed ballots must be received by 8:00 PM on Election Day.
Election Day
Polls Open
7:00 AM
Polls Close
8:00 PM
Pennsylvania does not have traditional in-person early voting at all polling places. However, voters can apply for and cast a mail-in ballot in person at their county election office during the mail-in ballot application period.
Key Dates & Deadlines
October 19, 2026
Voter registration deadline
October 27, 2026
Last day to apply for mail-in or absentee ballot
November 3, 2026
Election Day — mail-in ballots must be received by 8:00 PM
Useful Links
Disclaimer
Voting rules change frequently due to new legislation, court rulings, and administrative updates. The information on this page reflects general requirements as of 2025 and is intended as an educational overview. Always verify current requirements and deadlines with your state or local election office. Key dates shown are approximate for the 2026 general election cycle.