Make Your Plan to Vote
Voters who make a plan are far more likely to follow through. Here's everything you need, in four quick steps.
Check that you're registered
You must be registered at your current address to vote. It only takes a minute to check — or to register if you've moved or never have.
Register by: Monday, October 19, 2026
Choose how you'll vote
Pennsylvania lets any voter vote by mail — no excuse needed —,vote early, or vote in person. Pick whichever fits your life.
✉️ Vote by mail
Mail ballot application by: October 13
or
Apply online for mail-in by: October 20
Post mail-in ballot by: October 27
🏛️ Vote in person
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Early in-person voting may also be available.
Know what's on your ballot
See the Democratic candidates and endorsed races for your exact address, so you walk in ready.
Lock in your plan
Decide when you'll vote and how you'll get there, then put these dates somewhere you'll see them.
This is the safe schedule to get everything done in time!
Register by: Monday, October 19, 2026
Mail ballot application by: October 13
or
Apply online for mail-in by: October 20
Post mail-in ballot by: October 27
Use a satellite site for early voting between: October 7 and October 25; additional ballot return sites thru November 3
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, polls open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Remind me to vote
Life gets busy. Sign up and we’ll send you a quick heads-up before each key deadline so you never miss your chance to vote.
Register by: Monday, October 19, 2026
Mail ballot application by: October 13
or
Apply online for mail-in by: October 20
Post mail-in ballot by: October 27
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Questions about voting?
Contact the Allegheny County Elections Division at alleghenycounty.us/elections (opens in new tab) or reach out to the ACDC office.