PRIMARY ELECTION — MAY 19, 2026
GENERAL ELECTION — NOVEMBER 3, 2026
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Petition Dates and Deadlines
Download PA GOV 2025 Pennsylvania Election Important Dates (PDF)
Submit Application APPLY FOR A MAIL-IN or CIVILIAN ABSENTEE BALLOT
(Note: You must apply for a mail-in ballot once every year. More information)
May 4 — 4 PM
LAST DAY to REGISTER to VOTE before the Primary Election. Last day an elector may register to vote or make any changes to their voting record to be eligible for the Primary Election. Must be received in the office by 4 pm. (No postmarks will be accepted.)
▸ Check Registration Status
May 12 — 4 PM
LAST DAY to APPLY FOR A MAIL-IN or CIVILIAN ABSENTEE BALLOT
▸ Apply in person at the Lehigh County Voter Registration office, to guarantee your vote will be counted.
17 South Seventh Street, Allentown 18101. Call for Hours and availability 610-782-3194
(Note: You must apply for a mail-in ballot once every year. More information)
MAY 19
PRIMARY ELECTION
Polls Open 7 AM to 8 PM
Last day for County Board of Elections to RECEIVE VOTED MAIL-IN and CIVILIAN ABSENTEE BALLOTS (must be received by 8:00 P.M.)
Drop Box Hours and Locations
Mail-In and Absentee Ballot Information
Lehigh County Voter Registration Office Open 7 AM – 8 PM
GENERAL ELECTION
October 19 — 4 PM
LAST DAY to REGISTER to VOTE before the November Election. Last day an elector may register to vote or make any changes to their voting record to be eligible for the General Election. Must be received in the office by 4 pm. (No postmarks will be accepted.)
▸ Check Registration Status
October 27
LAST DAY to APPLY FOR A MAIL-IN or CIVILIAN ABSENTEE BALLOT
▸ Apply in person at the Lehigh County Voter Registration office, to guarantee your vote will be counted.
17 South Seventh Street, Allentown 18101. Call for Hours and availability 610-782-3194
November 3
GENERL ELECTION
Polls Open 7 AM to 8 PM
Last day for County Board of Elections to RECEIVE VOTED MAIL-IN and CIVILIAN ABSENTEE BALLOTS (must be received by 8:00 P.M.)
Drop Box Hours and Locations
Mail-In and Absentee Ballot Information
Lehigh County Voter Registration Office Open 7 AM – 8 PM
Additional Information at FAQ Elections and Voter Resources
Sources:
https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/vote/elections/upcoming-elections.html
PA GOV 2025 Election Important Dates PDF
https://www.lehighcounty.org/Departments/Voter-Registration/Election-Calendar