COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA 2025 ELECTION DATES
February 18, 2025, First day to circulate and file nomination petitions
March 11, 2025, Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions
March 12, 2025, First day to circulate and file nomination papers
March 18, 2025, Last day to file objections to nomination petitions
March 19, 2025, Ballot lottery
March 26, 2025, Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions
May 5, 2025, Last day to REGISTER to vote in the primary
May 13, 2025, Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot
May 20, 2025, Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted mail-in and civilian absentee ballots. Must be received by 8:00 PM
MAY 20, 2025, MUNICIPAL PRIMARY
May 27, 2025, Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots. Submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 PM on May 19.
August 1, 2025, Last day to circulate and file nomination papers
August 8, 2025, Last day to file objections to nomination papers
August 8, 2025, Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by nomination papers
August 8, 2025, Last day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the primary
October 20, 2025, Last day to REGISTER to vote in the November election
October 28, 2025, Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot
November 4, 2025, Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted mail-in and civilian absentee ballots. Must be received by 8:00 PM
NOVEMBER 4 2025, MUNICIPAL ELECTION
November 12, 2025, Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots. Submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 PM on November 3.
Note: All dates subject to change without notice.
Voter Registration Laws In Pennsylvania
In order to vote in any election, you must first be a registered voter. If you are a first-time voter or have recently moved to a different
area or changed your name, you may need to register (or re-register) to vote. The registration process in Pennsylvania is quick and easy,
and there are a variety of ways you can register.
In Pennsylvania, the deadline to register to vote is 30 days prior to each election.
Applications received after that date will be processed for the next primary, special, municipal or general election.
In Pennsylvania, you can register in person, by mail and at various government agencies.
To register to vote in the State of Pennsylvania, an individual must meet the following qualifications:
Must be a US citizen for at least one month before the next primary, special, municipal, or general election.
A resident of Pennsylvania and the election district in which you want to register and vote for at least 30 days before
the next primary, special, municipal, or general election.
At least 18 years of age on or before the day of the next primary, special, municipal, or general election.