Be prepared this upcoming election!
Pennsylvanians will go to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the midterm elections, where they will elect PA’s next governor and lieutenant governor, and members of the US House of Representatives, State Senate and State House.
Interactive Voter Guide
The Committee of Seventy’s Interactive Voter Guide will be live weeks before the election to allow you to research your ballot and get information on candidates, their campaigns and priorities, and their responses to C70’s candidate questionnaire. This guide will have statewide and countywide election information for all 67 counties in Pennsylvania. It will also contain voter information on every race, up-and-down the ballot, for every county in PA over 50,000 people.
Candidates have through August 3 to collect signatures for nominating papers to run as an independent or minor party candidate this year. See the PA Department of State for other key 2026 dates.
Voter Guides Hub
The Committee of Seventy serves as a hub for community organizations who also publish voter guides focused on specific issues or candidates. As the election draws near, check back for links to those guides as well.
Governor of Pennslyvania
The governor serves as the chief executive officer of the Commonwealth.
Lieutenant Governor
The lieutenant governor would succeed the governor if they are unable to perform their official duties. They also preside over the state Senate.
U.S. House of Representatives
The U.S. House is the lower chamber of Congress, responsible for lawmaking, public hearings, and the introduction of budget bills each year.
PA State Senate
State Senators are the upper chamber of the General Assembly, introducing and passing laws and holding the power to confirm gubernatorial nominations.
PA State Representative
State Reps are in the lower chamber of the General Assembly, introducing and passing laws and introducing revenue-raising bills.
Philadelphia Ballot Questions
Philadelphia will have two ballot questions for voters to consider, regardless of party. These will amend the City Charter.