Vote 2026: Everything You Need for the 2026 Primary Elections in Pennsylvania AccessMatters firmly believes voting is a fundamental right that all people should be able to exercise without barriers. The lives of all Pennsylvanians are greatly impacted by the policies that our elected officials create, which can have a large influence on access to sexual and reproductive health care, as well as other important issues that affect health and wellbeing. That is why AccessMatters is a proud partner and supporter of National Voter Registration Day and the Committee of Seventy’s WeVote Initiative. Pennsylvanians will go to the polls on May 19, 2026, to vote in the primary election. Guide to Voting in the May 2026 Primary Election WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Primary Election Voting Primary election day is Tuesday, May 19, 2026. While the polls will be open throughout the state from 7am-8pm, any registered voter has the option to vote by mail! Voting at a polling place The polls will be open from 7am-8pm. You can find out your polling location here. If you are a first-time voter, you will be required to show a photo or non-photo I.D. Voting by mail There are two types of mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania: absentee, which are for individuals who will be out of their municipality on election day or who have a disability or illness, and mail-in ballots, […]
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