Voters will cast ballots in races for governor, Pennsylvania House and Senate, and U.S. House.
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What you need to know
It’s Election Day in Pennsylvania. Below, get the latest updates on the election, as well as dispatches from Spotlight PA reporters at polling places around the state.
‘What do I need to bring with me to vote?’
If this is your first time voting or your first time voting since changing addresses, you’ll need to bring proof of identification. This can include any government-issued ID such as a driver’s license or U.S. passport, a utility bill or bank statement that includes your name and address, or a military or student ID. See the full list of options. —Sarah Anne Hughes, Spotlight PA
How to report a problem while voting or get voting info
If you need last-minute voting information, you can seek official answers from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling 1-877-VOTESPA. The nonpartisan Election Protection coalition has its own hotline, as well: 866-OUR-VOTE.
If you need to lodge a complaint about something you experience while voting, you can call the state’s hotline (1-877-VOTESPA) or reach the department using this form.
Still preparing to cast your ballot? Read Spotlight PA’s complete coverage at our Election Center 2026 website. —Sarah Anne Hughes, Spotlight PA
What you need to know before heading to the polls
For those of you heading out to the polls, here’s what you need to know:
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Double-check your polling place here.
In addition to nonpartisan poll workers, you may encounter partisan poll watchers who are sanctioned to observe polling places. Here’s what they can — and can’t — do.
Have a completed mail ballot? You can still drop it off today by 8 p.m. Some satellite offices and drop boxes will close before then, so make sure to look up your local details. Do not put it in the mail. It will not arrive by the deadline.
Have a mail ballot but want to vote in person? Bring all of the materials with you to your polling place.
Requested a mail ballot but it never came? You can still vote using a provisional ballot.
If you are facing a last-minute problem and can’t make it to the polls, you may qualify for an emergency absentee ballot. Read about those here.
Election officials can only begin processing mail and absentee ballots this morning, which means it may take days to report the full unofficial results in some competitive races. —Sarah Anne Hughes, Spotlight PA