Important Updates: The 2026 General Primary Election
OFFICIAL CANDIDATE LISTING - 2026 GENERAL PRIMARY
2026 GENERAL PRIMARY UMOVA-FWAB Notice
VIEW DEFECTIVE BALLOT AND ID NOT VERIFIED LISTING
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Notice is hereby given that the Erie County Board of Elections shall meet no earlier than 7:00am, prevailing time, on May 19, 2026 in room 112 at the Erie County Courthouse, 140 W 6th Street Erie, PA, to oversee the Pre-Canvass of all Absentee and Mail-in Ballots received prior to the meeting. The Pre-Canvass will be conducted in accordance with PA Election Code.
No earlier than the close of Polls at 8:00pm, prevailing time, the Erie County Board of Elections will commence the Canvassing of all ballots cast in the Primary Election held May 19, 2026 in Erie County, Pennsylvania in accordance with PA Election Code.
Final Canvass will commence on May 22, 2026 at 9:00am in room 112 at the Erie County Courthouse.
Notice of Logic and Accuracy Testing:
The Logic & Accuracy Testing of the electronic voting machines will commence at 9:00 a.m. on Monday April 13, 2026, at the Election Office, Room 112, Erie County Courthouse, 140 West 6th Street, Erie, PA and at the Voter Warehouse 901 W. 12th Street Ste. 205, Erie, PA.
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.
NOTICE OF POLLING LOCATION CHANGES:
Erie Ward 03 District 04
Strong Vincent Middle School
1330 W 8th St.
Erie, PA 16502
Weschler Ave lower level Entrance.
Fairview Township District 4
Walnut Creek Baptist Church
6015 W. Ridge Rd.
Erie, PA 16506
Front entrance
Harborcreek Township District 1
East Lake Road Alliance Church
4500 East Lake Rd.
Erie, PA 16511
Parking lot - East side Entrance
Harborcreek Township District 2
Faith Lutheran Church
5414 East Lake Rd.
Erie, PA 16511
Enter from parking lot (S.W. corner of building)
Harborcreek Township District 7
South Harborcreek United Methodist Church
7929 McGill Rd
Harborcreek, PA 16421
Voter entrance on the south side
Important Dates:
- April 17th - First Day of Early/On Demand Mail Ballot voting - Tentative
- May 13th - FREE PARKING for mail ballot voters using the Dropbox
- May 4th - Last Day to register to vote
- May 12th - Last Day to apply for a mail ballot or vote early
- May 19 - 2026 General Primary Election
A listing of voters who have requested a mail ballot for the upcoming May 19, 2026 Primary Election is available below.
The report will be updated every Friday by 12:00 p.m. (noon) through May 15, 2026.
Getting Registered
There are three ways to get registered to vote in Erie County, Pennsylvania:
- Filling out an online form on the official Commonwealth of Pennsylvania website
- 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 - 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.
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)
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.
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.