Election Day in the 2026 midterms is Nov. 3. Pennsylvania polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and voters in line by 8 p.m. may still vote. Races include governor and U.S. House, with some state legislative contests depending on location.
Election Day in the 2026 midterms is Nov. 3, which in Pennsylvania falls on Tuesday. Polls in Pennsylvania are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and voters in line by 8 p.m. will still be allowed to vote. Polling places in Philadelphia follow the same hours, with voters in line by 8:00 PM permitted to vote.
Pennsylvania voters will see races for governor and U.S. House, plus, depending on location, races for the state House of Representatives and state Senate. Democrats need a net gain of three seats to win control of the U.S. House. Republicans control the Pennsylvania state Senate 27-23, while Democrats control the state House 103-100. The Democratic majority in the state House is also up for grabs.
Voters can track their ballot's status online at the Pennsylvania Department of State's website. Voters can request an emergency absentee ballot online in emergencies such as unexpected illness, disability or last-minute absence from the municipality. The application must be submitted by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
