Skip to agency navigation
Skip to main content

Official Website

of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

    The .gov means its official.

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Upcoming Elections

    Mark your calendar with important election deadlines. 

    May 20, 2025, is the Primary Election

    Nov. 4, 2025, is the Municipal Election

    Special Elections

    Special Election for the 36th Senatorial District (Lancaster County) - Mar. 25, 2025

    Last day to register for the special election: Mar. 10, 2025

    Last day to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot for the special election: Mar. 18, 2025

     

    More information about Special Elections

    Important Dates for the 2025 Pennsylvania Elections

    All dates in this calendar are subject to change without notice.

    View the 2025 Pennsylvania Municipal Election Calendar (PDF)

    Date

    Event

    February 18First day to circulate and file nomination petitions
    March 11Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions
    March 12First day to circulate and file nomination papers
    March 18Last day to file objections to nomination petitions
    March 26Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions
    May 5Last day to REGISTER before the primary
    May 13Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot
    May 20Last day for county election office to receive completed mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 P.M.) 
    May 20MUNICIPAL PRIMARY 
    May 27Last day for county election office to receive completed military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 P.M. on May 19) 
    August 1Last day to circulate and file nomination papers
    August 8Last day to file objections to nomination papers
    August 8Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papers
    August 11Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primary
    October 20Last day to REGISTER before the November election
    October 28Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot
    November 4Last day for county election office to receive completed mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 P.M.) 
    November 4MUNICIPAL ELECTION
    November 12Last day for county election office to receive completed military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 P.M. on November 3)