2026 Elections
The Pennsylvania 2026 congressional primary was held on May 19, 2026. General Election Day is November 3, 2026.
Dates are approximate — states count the days differently and county schedules vary. Confirm yours at vote.gov. See all registration deadlines or early voting dates by state.
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General Election · November 3, 2026
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Pennsylvania has 3 U.S. House districts rated competitive for 2026 (ratings: Sabato's Crystal Ball (Sept. 10, 2026)). These are among the seats most likely to decide control of the House.
All U.S. House seats in Pennsylvania are on the 2026 ballot. Every House member runs for re-election every two years. View Pennsylvania representatives →
Pennsylvania's Senate seats are not on the ballot in 2026. Senate seats rotate on a six-year cycle — Pennsylvania's senators are in Class I or Class III, which are up in 2024/2030 and 2022/2028 respectively. Learn about Senate classes →
Pennsylvania holds a closed primary, meaning you must be registered with a political party to vote in that party's primary. Independent and unaffiliated voters cannot participate unless they re-register with a party before the registration deadline.
| May 19, 2026 | Primary Election (passed) |
| October 2026 | Voter registration deadlines (check your state) |
| November 3, 2026 | General Election |
| January 3, 2027 | 120th Congress convenes |
You must be registered with a political party to vote in that party's primary. Independent/unaffiliated voters cannot participate unless they re-register before the deadline.
To vote in the November 3, 2026 general election, register by ≈ October 19, 2026 — 15 days before Election Day.
Check your registration status and find your polling place at vote.gov. Deadlines marked ≈ are computed from statute and can shift — see all registration deadlines by state.
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The Pennsylvania 2026 congressional primary is May 19, 2026. The general election is November 3, 2026.
You must be registered with a political party to vote in that party's primary. Independent/unaffiliated voters cannot participate unless they re-register before the deadline.
All U.S. House seats in Pennsylvania are on the 2026 primary ballot. Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate seats are not up for election in 2026. Most states also hold primaries for governor and state legislature on the same day.
Pennsylvania holds a closed primary, meaning you must be registered with a political party to vote in that party's primary. Independent and unaffiliated voters cannot participate unless they re-register with a party before the registration deadline.
Voter registration deadlines vary but are typically 15–30 days before the primary. Because Pennsylvania has a closed primary, you must also be registered with a party before the deadline to vote in a party primary. Check the Pennsylvania Secretary of State website or vote.gov for the exact deadline.
The 2026 general election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. This date is the same for all 50 states — it is always the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even-numbered years.
Pennsylvania has 3 U.S. House districts rated competitive by Sabato's Crystal Ball (Sept. 10, 2026): PA-7 (Toss-up), PA-8 (Toss-up), PA-10 (Toss-up). Decided November matchups: PA-7 (Ryan Mackenzie (R) vs Bob Brooks (D)); PA-8 (Rob Bresnahan (R) vs Paige Cognetti (D)); PA-10 (Scott Perry (R) vs Janelle Stelson (D)).
Full state-by-state calendar, primary types (open, closed, jungle), and what is on the ballot.
Key dates for the 2026 midterm elections, from primaries to Election Day.
Why only one-third of Senate seats are up for election every two years.
Everyone who represents Pennsylvania in Congress, with term end dates.
