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The 2026 General Election

The 2026 General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 2026 General Election UMOVA FWAB Notice

 2026 General Election Unofficial Candidate Listing

Important Dates:

  • September 21st - Logic and Accuracy testing of voting equipment
  • September 28th - Tentative first day to vote in person by on-demand mail ballot at the Voter Registration office
  • October 19th - Deadline to register to vote or update voter registration
  • October 27th - Deadline to apply for a mail ballot or vote on-demand mail ballot
  • November 3rd - General Election Day
  • November 3rd - 8:00 p.m. deadline to submit Absentee or Mail-In Ballot

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Getting Registered

There are three ways to get registered to vote in Erie County, Pennsylvania:

  1. Filling out an online form on the official Commonwealth of Pennsylvania website
  2. Downloading, printing, and mailing a paper application to us at the address below:
    Erie County Voter Registration Office
    140 W. 6th St., Rm 112
    Erie, PA 16501
  3. In-person at the address above, or at a PennDOT photo and driver's license center location near you.

To vote in Pennsylvania, you must meet the below requirements:

  • Register at least 15 days before the next election.
  • Be a citizen of the United States for at least one month before the election.
  • Be a resident of Pennsylvania and the election district in which you want to register and vote for at least 30 days before the next election.
  • Be at least 18 years of age on or before the day of the next election.

Register Online Download Printable Registration Form

Find Your Polling Place

Are you currently registered to vote and intending to vote in-person? Use Pennsylvania Voter Services' Polling Place Locator tool to find your polling location (note that this based on your primary residence - if you are not a resident of Erie County, you will not be able to vote in Erie County elections)

Lookup by AddressVoting District Maps

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What to Know

We all have an important role to play in maintaing free, fair, and transparent elections in Erie County, PA.

Whether you're looking to vote, work the polls, or run for office, we encourage education on the democratic process.

Voters
Voters
How to vote in-person or by mail-in ballot.
Candidates
Candidates
Important dates, documents, and requirements.
Poll Workers
Poll Workers
Help out on Election Day

Agendas and Meetings

The Erie County Election Board convenes monthly to discuss election-related matters and personnel utilized by the County. Use the window below to view meeting agendas, minutes, and recordings.