On this page
2026 Elections
How to Vote in Pennsylvania: 2028 Deadlines, Early Voting & Poll Hours
Everything you need to vote in Pennsylvania for the November 7, 2028 general election — when to register, when early voting opens, how to vote by mail, and when polls close.
Rules as of September 17, 2026 · verify at Pennsylvania's official election site
Election Day
November 7, 2028
Quick Answer
- Register By
- 15 days before Election Day
- Early Voting
- When counties finish preparing mail ballots (up to 50 days before)
- Mail Ballot Request By
- Tuesday before Election Day at 5 p.m.
- Polls Close
- 8 p.m. ET
- Election Day
- November 7, 2028
Build your Pennsylvania voting plan
Choose how you plan to vote and we'll narrow the checklist below to the steps and dates that apply to you.
- 1
See rule
- 2
See rule
- 3
Early voting opens
When counties finish preparing mail ballots (up to 50 days before) In-person mail-ballot voting at county offices; start varies by county.
Official source →See rule
- 4
See rule
- 5
Nov 7, 2028
What's on Your Pennsylvania Ballot
Every U.S. House seat is up for election every two years. Whether a U.S. Senate seat is also on the ballot depends on the state.
U.S. House of Representatives
All of Pennsylvania's U.S. House seats are on the 2028 ballot. View Pennsylvania's current delegation →
U.S. Senate
Not this cyclePennsylvania has no U.S. Senate race in 2028. Senate seats rotate on a six-year cycle across three classes. Learn how Senate classes work →
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Not this cycleNo Pennsylvania Supreme Court seat is up in 2028. Local judges may be on your ballot too. How Pennsylvania chooses its judges →
To see every race you will vote on — including judges and local measures — check your sample ballot from your county or local election office, starting at Pennsylvania's official election site.
Find your Pennsylvania representative and senators
Enter your address to see exactly who represents you before you vote.
Voter Registration in Pennsylvania
To vote in the November 7, 2028 general election, register by 15 days before Election Day.
Dates marked ≈ are computed from state statute and can shift with county practice. Confirm your exact deadline and check your registration status at Pennsylvania's official site.
Early Voting in Pennsylvania
Early voting opens before Election Day — When counties finish preparing mail ballots (up to 50 days before). It runs through 5 p.m. first Tuesday before Election Day.
In-person mail-ballot voting at county offices; start varies by county.
Confirm exact locations and hours — which vary by county — at Pennsylvania's official election site.
Voting by Mail in Pennsylvania
Any registered voter in Pennsylvania may request a mail ballot — no excuse required. Request deadline: Tuesday before Election Day at 5 p.m..
Return rule: Must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day
Track your ballot: use Pennsylvania's ballot tracker to see when your ballot was mailed, received and accepted.
Details and request forms are at Pennsylvania's official election site.
Voter ID Requirements in Pennsylvania
No identifying document is requested to vote in person; the state verifies identity by other means, typically a signature match.
See the full list of accepted ID at Pennsylvania's official election site.
Poll Hours in Pennsylvania
Polls are open until 8 p.m. ET on November 7, 2028.
See how Pennsylvania's closing time compares nationwide on the full poll closing times by state page, or confirm your local hours at Pennsylvania's official election site.
When Pennsylvania Certifies Its Results
Election-night totals are unofficial. The count becomes official in two steps:
- Local: County boards of elections — by about November 23, 2026. Unofficial returns by 5 p.m. the Tuesday after; certified after a five-day window for recount petitions, and never later than Nov 23.
- Statewide: Secretary of the commonwealth; the governor issues certificates for Congress — no fixed date. No fixed date — after every county has certified.
Certifying is a required step, not a second vote on the result. What happens if a local board won’t sign off, every state’s deadlines and how a result can be challenged are on how election results are certified.
Live on Congress Countdown
Live countdown to Election Day — and every date in between
Registration deadlines, early voting, and the full 2026 election calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the deadline to register to vote in Pennsylvania?
15 days before Election Day Confirm the exact date at https://www.pa.gov/en/services/vote/register-to-vote.html.
Can I vote early in person in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Early voting opens before Election Day (When counties finish preparing mail ballots (up to 50 days before)) and runs through 5 p.m. first Tuesday before Election Day.
Do I need ID to vote in Pennsylvania?
No identifying document is requested to vote in person; the state verifies identity by other means, typically a signature match.
When do polls close in Pennsylvania?
Polls close 8 p.m. ET on November 7, 2028.
How do I vote by mail in Pennsylvania?
Request a ballot (no excuse needed) — Tuesday before Election Day at 5 p.m.. Must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day
Is it too late to register to vote in Pennsylvania?
15 days before Election Day Confirm at https://www.pa.gov/en/services/vote/register-to-vote.html.
How do I track my mail ballot in Pennsylvania?
Use Pennsylvania's ballot tracker (https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/BallotTracking.aspx) to see when your ballot was mailed, received and accepted.
Where can I see a sample ballot for Pennsylvania?
Your county or local election office publishes sample ballots before each election. They list every race you will vote on, including judges and local measures. Start at Pennsylvania's official election site (https://www.pa.gov/en/services/vote/register-to-vote.html).