PA Department of State

It only takes a few minutes to ensure you're ready to vote in the next election. Make note of these important dates: ✅ May 4 – Last day to register to vote in the primary election. Vote.pa.gov/Register ✅ May 12 – Last day to apply for a mail ballot. Vote.pa.gov/MailBallot ✅ May 19 – Election Day. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Secretary Al Schmidt launched the Department of State’s 2026 voter education initiative to ensure Pennsylvanians are aware of key election dates, deadlines, and options for casting their ballot for Pennsylvania's primary election on May 19. Read more: pa.gov/agencies/dos/n…

Polls are now closed in today’s special elections. You can track results of the special elections at electionreturns.pa.gov.

Special elections for state representative TODAY: ✅79th Legislative District (Blair County) ✅193rd Legislative District (Adams and Cumberland counties) Polls are open 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Find your polling place: vote.pa.gov/polls Report polling place issues at vote.pa.gov/county or call 1-877-868-3772 More information: pa.gov/agencies/dos/p…

March is National #SocialWorkMonth. Did you know? Pennsylvania is home to nearly 20,000 social workers licensed through the PA Department of State’s Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs.

The May 19 primary election is fast approaching — and Pennsylvania needs poll workers. You can help elections run smoothly in your community. Sign up today: vote.pa.gov/GetInvolved

Pennsylvania’s mail ballots are not “emergency backup ballots.”  Requesting and returning a mail ballot will make a voter ineligible to vote by regular ballot at the polls. Learn more at vote.pa.gov/factcheck.

Special elections for state representative will be held on March 17 in the 79th Legislative District (Blair County) and the 193rd Legislative District (Adams and Cumberland counties). More information: pa.gov/agencies/dos/p…

Here in Pennsylvania, we’re taking action RIGHT NOW to help Pennsylvanians navigate AI and use it safely.    We just launched a new AI Safety Toolkit with @PAStateDept, @PADeptofEd, and @PAHealthDept, where you’ll find resources on:   ✅ How to talk to your kids about AI companion bots. ✅ Warning signs for scams and AI-powered fraud. ✅ Guidance for teachers on how to navigate AI in the classroom.   Visit pa.gov/AISafety to learn more.

Did you recently change your name, address, or party affiliation? Will you turn 18 by the next election? Register to vote or update your voter registration information: vote.pa.gov/Register Reminder: Voting in a primary election for party nominees is limited to voters registered as Democratic or Republican. Learn more: pa.gov/agencies/vote/…

Secretary Al Schmidt joined attorneys general and charitable regulators from 20 other states in signing a letter, sent today to GoFundMe, raising concerns about the company’s creation of donation web pages for more than 1.4 million charities without their prior knowledge or consent. Read more: pa.gov/agencies/dos/n…

Did you know? Counties follow state and federal law as they perform continuous, year-round updates of Pennsylvania's voter registration database to ensure the voter rolls are accurate. Learn more about voter list maintenance in Pennsylvania by visiting vote.pa.gov/FactCheck.

To be eligible to register to vote in Pennsylvania, you must be... ✅ a U.S. citizen ✅ a PA resident for at least 30 days ✅ at least 18 years old by the next election If you checked all these boxes, then you can register at vote.pa.gov/Register.

We have a responsibility to protect our kids from the dangers of AI, and to hold those who want to take advantage of them accountable. Join my Administration and me at @BGCWPA as we announce new steps we’re taking to keep our kids safe online. Watch: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Voting by mail is safe and secure. After every election, counties conduct two audits to ensure the accuracy of results. Learn more about voting by mail in PA by visiting our fact-checking webpage: vote.pa.gov/FactCheck

The deadline to apply for a mail ballot for the upcoming primary election is May 12. Learn more: vote.pa.gov/MailBallot

Polls are now closed in today’s special elections. You can check the results of the special elections at electionreturns.pa.gov.

Special elections for state representative TODAY: 🗳️ 22nd Legislative District (Lehigh County) 🗳️ 42nd Legislative District (Allegheny County) ⏰ Polls are open 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. 📍 Find your polling place: vote.pa.gov/polls ⚠️ Report polling place issues at vote.pa.gov/county or call 1-877-868-3772. ℹ️ More information: pa.gov/agencies/dos/p…

Special elections for state representative will be held tomorrow, Feb. 24, in the 22nd Legislative District (Lehigh County) and the 42nd Legislative District (Allegheny County). More information: pa.gov/agencies/dos/p…

Mark your calendars with these important dates for the primary election on May 19, 2026. Visit vote.pa.gov to learn more.