PRIMARY ELECTION — MAY 19, 2026
GENERAL ELECTION — NOVEMBER 3, 2026
DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE Page updated 1/8/2026
∎ November General Election Dates ∎ Full Election Calendar Lehigh County ∎ Full Election Calendar Pa Dept of State
Petition Dates and Deadlines
See PA GOV 2026 Pennsylvania Election Important Dates
Submit Application APPLY FOR A MAIL-IN or CIVILIAN ABSENTEE BALLOT
(Note: You must apply for a mail-in ballot once every year. More information)
Week of April 20 (Projected — TBD)
Mail-In and Absentee Ballots are being sent out in batches by Lehigh County Voter Office
Mail Ballot Drop Boxes available for use. Locations and Hours in Lehigh County
After May 5, USE A DROP BOX TO RETURN YOUR MAIL BALLOT, instead of USPS
First day available — April 20 (Projected — TBD)
Early Voting In Person at the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office available.
If you have not already applied for a Mail-In or Absentee Ballot, you may vote early in person at the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office until May 13. Apply in person and submit your ballot at the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office. Call for Hours and availability 610-782-3194
May 4 — 4 PM
LAST DAY to REGISTER to VOTE before the Primary Election. Last day an elector may register to vote or make any changes to their voting record to be eligible for the General Election. Must be received in the office by 4 pm. (No postmarks will be accepted.)
▸ Check Registration Status
[MAY 9 Possible Extended Hours Lehigh County Voter Registration Office, 9 AM – 1 PM — VERIFY 610-782-3194]
May 12 — 5 PM
LAST DAY to APPLY FOR A MAIL-IN or CIVILIAN ABSENTEE BALLOT
▸ Apply in person at the Lehigh County Voter Registration office, to guarantee your vote will be counted.
(Note: You must apply for a mail-in ballot once every year. More information)
LAST DAY to VOTE EARLY IN PERSON at the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office
▸ Apply in person and submit your ballot at the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office
[MAY 16 Possible Extended Hours Lehigh County Voter Registration Office, 8 AM – 1 PM — VERIFY 610-782-3194]
MAY 19
MUNICIPAL PRIMARY ELECTION
Polls Open 7 AM to 8 PM
Last day for County Board of Elections to RECEIVE VOTED MAIL-IN and CIVILIAN ABSENTEE BALLOTS (must be received by 8:00 P.M.)
Drop Box Hours and Locations
Mail-In and Absentee Ballot Information
Lehigh County Voter Registration Office Open 7 AM – 8 PM ∎ 610-782-3194
GENERAL ELECTION DATES
[Week of October 5 — VERIFY]
Mail-In and Absentee Ballots are being sent out in batches by Lehigh County Voter Office
Mail Ballot Drop Boxes available for use. Locations and Hours in Lehigh County
After Oct. 19, USE A DROP BOX TO RETURN YOUR MAIL BALLOT, instead of USPS
First Day Available — TBA
Early Voting In Person at the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office available.
If you have not already applied for a Mail-In or Absentee Ballot, you may vote early in person at the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office from now until October 28. Apply in person and submit your ballot at the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office. Call for Hours and availability 610-782-3194
October 19
LAST DAY to REGISTER to VOTE before the November Election. Last day an elector may register to vote or make any changes to their voting record to be eligible for the General Election. Must be received in the office by 4 pm. (No postmarks will be accepted.)
▸ Check Registration Status
[October 24 Possible Extended Hours Lehigh County Voter Registration Office, 8 AM – 1 PM — VERIFY 610-782-3194]
October 27
LAST DAY to APPLY FOR A MAIL-IN or CIVILIAN ABSENTEE BALLOT
▸ Apply in person at the Lehigh County Voter Registration office, to guarantee your vote will be counted.
LAST DAY to VOTE EARLY IN PERSON at the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office
▸ Apply in person and submit your ballot at the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office
[October 31 Possible Extended Hours Lehigh County Voter Registration Office, 8 AM – 1 PM — VERIFY 610-782-3194]
November 3
MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION
Polls Open 7 AM to 8 PM
Last day for County Board of Elections to RECEIVE VOTED MAIL-IN and CIVILIAN ABSENTEE BALLOTS (must be received by 8:00 P.M.)
Drop Box Hours and Locations
Mail-In and Absentee Ballot Information
Lehigh County Voter Registration Office Open 7 AM – 8 PM ∎ 610-782-3194
Additional Information at FAQ Elections and Voter Resources
Sources:
https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/vote/elections/upcoming-elections.html
https://www.lehighcounty.org/Departments/Voter-Registration/Election-Calendar