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Important Updates: The 2026 General Primary Election

ANNOUNCEMENT:

The 2026 General Primary will be held on May 19, 2026. Polls will be open from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

2026 Erie County Nomination Petitions Now Available

Circulation and Filing Period
The nomination petition circulation and filing period begins February 17, 2026, and ends March 10, 2026.

Who May Use This Petition
This nomination petition is for candidates seeking nomination to:

  • Erie County Democratic Committee (Committeeman / Committeewoman)
  • Erie County Republican Committee (Committee Person)

How to Print the Nomination Petition

To ensure your petition is accepted, please follow these instructions carefully:

  1. Complete the required fields at the top of the first page and the bottom of the second page.
  2. Print the petition DOUBLE-SIDED, on WHITE paper only, size 8½ x 11 inches, HEAD-TO-HEAD.

2026 FILLABLE NOMINATION PETITION

Important Reminders

  • Do NOT collect signatures before February 17, 2026.
  • Do NOT sign the circulator affidavit until all signatures have been collected.

Required Filing Documents

All candidates must submit a Candidate's Affidavit along with their nomination petition.

  • Nomination petitions submitted without a Candidate's Affidavit will be rejected.

Important Dates:

  • February 1st - Voters on the Mail-in and Absentee Ballot permanent list will begin receiving renewal notices to apply for ballots for the 2026 Primary and General Elections.
  • February 17th - First Day to circulate and file nomination petitions
  • March 10th - Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions
  • March 17th - Last day to file objections to nomination petitions
  • May 19 - 2026 General Primary Election

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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.

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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)

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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.

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Voters
How to vote in-person or by mail-in ballot.
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Important dates, documents, and requirements.
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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.