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Upcoming Elections

April 23, 2024 is the Primary Election

Polls are open on election day from 7 A.M. - 8 P.M.
Last day to register to vote: April 8, 2024
Last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot: April 16, 2024
Learn about Primary Elections.

November 5, 2024 is the General Election

Polls are open on election day from 7 A.M. - 8 P.M.
Last day to register to vote: October 21, 2024
Last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot: October 29, 2024
Learn about General Elections.

A List of Upcoming Special Elections

Important Dates for the 2024 Pennsylvania Elections

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

Download the full 2024 PA Election Calendar (PDF)

Date	Event
January 23, 2024	First day to circulate and file nomination petitions
February 13, 2024	Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions
February 14, 2024	First day to circulate and file nomination papers
February 20, 2024	Last day to file objections to nomination petitions
February 28, 2024	Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions
April 8, 2024	Last day to REGISTER before the primary
April 16, 2024	Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot
April 23, 2024	Last day for County Board of Elections to receive completed mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 P.M.)
April 23, 2024	GENERAL PRIMARY
April 30, 2024	Last day for County Board of Elections to receive completed military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 P.M. on May 15)
August 1, 2024	Last day to circulate and file nomination papers
August 8, 2024	Last day to file objections to nomination papers
August 8, 2024	Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papers
August 12, 2023	Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primary
October 21, 2024	Last day to REGISTER before the November election
October 29, 2024	Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot
November 5, 2024	Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive completed mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 P.M.)
November 5, 2024	GENERAL ELECTION
November 12, 2023	Last day for County Board of Elections to receive completed military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 P.M. on November 6)

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