2026 Pennsylvania Elections: Important Dates
| MAY 19, 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION | |
|---|---|
| February 17 | First day to circulate and file nomination petitions |
| March 10 | Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions |
| March 11 | First day to circulate and file nomination papers |
| March 17 | Last day to file objections to nomination petitions |
| March 18 | Ballot lottery |
| March 25 | Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions without a court order |
| May 4 | Last day to REGISTER to vote in the primary |
| May 12 | Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot |
| May 19 | Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 P.M.) |
| May 19 | GENERAL PRIMARY |
| May 26 | Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 P.M. on May 18) |
Note: All dates are subject to change without notice.
2026 Pennsylvania Elections Important Dates to Remember.
