Pa. primary election 2026: Everything you need to know about requesting, filling out, and returning your mail ballot

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Pennsylvania's primary election is on May 19, 2026, and voters can cast their ballots by mail. To do so, they must request a mail ballot by May 12 and follow specific guidelines.
Pennsylvania voters will participate in the primary election on May 19, 2026. To vote by mail, applications must be received by the county election board by 5 p.m. on May 12. Voters can apply online, in person, or by mail, and must provide identification such as a Pennsylvania driver's license or the last four digits of their Social Security number. The Pennsylvania Department of State has issued guidance to county election workers to ensure they can handle voters who wish to cast their ballots in person. Voters not registered to vote must do so by May 4 to participate in the primary election. Mail voting has been popular in Pennsylvania, with nearly 2 million voters casting their ballots by mail in the 2024 presidential race.
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