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Important Updates: The 2026 General Primary Election

UNOFFICIAL PRE-LOT DRAW 2026 GENERAL PRIMARY CANDIDATE LISTING

2026 GENERAL PRIMARY UMOVA-FWAB Notice

Candidate Withdraw Form

ANNOUNCEMENT:

The 2026 General Primary will be held on May 19, 2026. Polls will be open from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Filed Nomination Petitions

Important Dates:

  • February 17th - First Day to circulate and file nomination petitions
  • March 10th - Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions
  • March 17th - Last day to file objections to nomination petitions
  • March 18th - Lot Draw for ballot position 10:00 a.m. in room 114A of the County Courthouse
  • March 25th - Last Day for candidates to withdraw
  • April 6th - First Day of Poll Worker Training
  • April 13th - First Day of Logic and Accuracy Testing of Voting Machines
  • April 17th - First Day of Early/On Demand Mail Ballot voting - Tentative
  • May 4th - Last Day to register to vote
  • May 12th - Last Day to apply for a mail ballot or vote early
  • May 19 - 2026 General Primary Election

A listing of voters who have requested a mail ballot for the upcoming May 19, 2026 Primary Election is available below.

The report will be updated every Friday by 12:00 p.m. (noon) through May 15, 2026.


View the Mail Ballot Request Listing

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Getting Registered

There are three ways to get registered to vote in Erie County, Pennsylvania:

  1. Filling out an online form on the official Commonwealth of Pennsylvania website
  2. Downloading, printing, and mailing a paper application to us at the address below:
    Erie County Voter Registration Office
    140 W. 6th St., Rm 112
    Erie, PA 16501
  3. In-person at the address above, or at a PennDOT photo and driver's license center location near you.

To vote in Pennsylvania, you must meet the below requirements:

  • Register at least 15 days before the next election.
  • Be a citizen of the United States for at least one month before the election.
  • Be a resident of Pennsylvania and the election district in which you want to register and vote for at least 30 days before the next election.
  • Be at least 18 years of age on or before the day of the next election.

Register Online Download Printable Registration Form

Find Your Polling Place

Are you currently registered to vote and intending to vote in-person? Use Pennsylvania Voter Services' Polling Place Locator tool to find your polling location (note that this based on your primary residence - if you are not a resident of Erie County, you will not be able to vote in Erie County elections)

Lookup by AddressVoting District Maps

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What to Know

We all have an important role to play in maintaing free, fair, and transparent elections in Erie County, PA.

Whether you're looking to vote, work the polls, or run for office, we encourage education on the democratic process.

Voters
Voters
How to vote in-person or by mail-in ballot.
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Candidates
Candidates
Important dates, documents, and requirements.
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Poll Workers
Poll Workers
Help out on Election Day
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Agendas and Meetings

The Erie County Election Board convenes monthly to discuss election-related matters and personnel utilized by the County. Use the window below to view meeting agendas, minutes, and recordings.