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Pennsylvania · Spotlight county · Nov. 3, 2026

Philadelphia County, PA

Before you vote

15 days to Election Day
Early voting is open now, until 5 p.m.Vote at City Hall Room 140 or any Satellite Election Office (apply for, fill out and return a mail ballot in one visit). Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Only eligible, registered voters may vote. Who can vote in Pennsylvania. Hours checked Oct. 5, 2026 from official sources.

Every race and candidate on the Philadelphia County ballot, from official lists.

For voters in every Philadelphia neighborhood, from Center City and South Philly to North, West and Northeast Philadelphia and Germantown. Some races depend on where you live; your official sample ballot shows exactly which ones are yours.

33 races42 candidates2 ballot measures8 contestedBy the Numbers
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Ballot measures
2 measures, each with the official wording and what a YES or NO vote does.Make a printable list of your choices
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Before you vote

15 days to Election Day
Early voting is open now, until 5 p.m.Vote at City Hall Room 140 or any Satellite Election Office (apply for, fill out and return a mail ballot in one visit). Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Only eligible, registered voters may vote. Who can vote in Pennsylvania. Hours checked Oct. 5, 2026 from official sources.

Key Dates

October 19, 2026Registration deadline
To be announcedIn-person mail ballot voting
October 27, 2026Last day to apply for a mail ballot (5 p.m.)
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

Source: Philadelphia City Commissioners

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Governor and Lieutenant Governor

On every Pennsylvania ballot
2026 General Election · 4-year term

Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Pennsylvania's chief executive. The governor signs or vetoes bills, proposes the state budget and appoints many state officials. Candidates for governor and lieutenant governor run together, so one vote elects both.

Race details

U.S. House

Philadelphia is split among U.S. House Districts 2, 3 and 5; you vote in one
2026 General Election · 2-year term

U.S. House of Representatives, District 2

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

U.S. House of Representatives, District 3

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

U.S. House of Representatives, District 5

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Race details

General Assembly

State senate seats are on the ballot only in even-numbered districts this year (2, 4 and 8 in Philadelphia); every voter has a state house race
2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Senate, District 2

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Pennsylvania Senate, one of 50. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget and confirm the governor's appointments. Only voters in this senate district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Senate, District 4

A member of the Pennsylvania Senate, one of 50. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget and confirm the governor's appointments. Only voters in this senate district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Senate, District 8

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Pennsylvania Senate, one of 50. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget and confirm the governor's appointments. Only voters in this senate district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 10

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 170

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 172

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 173

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 174

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 175

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 177

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 179

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 180

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 181

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 182

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 184

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 185

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 186

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 188

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 190

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 191

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 192

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 194

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 195

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 197

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 198

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 200

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 201

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 202

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details
2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 203

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, one of 203. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

Race details

Ballot Measures

State measures are on every ballot; local measures only where you live
City of Philadelphia · Question #1

Small and local business contracting preferences

Official ballot wording

Should the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter be amended to revise the City’s contracting procedures to allow for bid preferences and set-asides for small businesses; modify the threshold and standards for contracts that can be set aside for small and local businesses; and grant the Procurement Department and the City Solicitor discretion on bond requirements for certain construction projects?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): The Charter would be amended so the City can give contracting preferences to small businesses and expand them for local businesses on City-funded projects, and the Procurement Department and City Solicitor get discretion over bond requirements for certain construction projects.

A NO vote (No): The Charter's contracting rules stay as they are.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question.

From the official explanatory statement: The City’s Home Rule Charter sets up the framework of City government. The Charter is the City’s constitution.

Your choice:

Full text, statements for and against

City of Philadelphia · Question #2

Creative Philadelphia in the City Charter

Official ballot wording

Shall the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter be amended to establish and define the functions of Creative Philadelphia, an office headed by the Chief Cultural Officer to promote the City’s arts, culture, and creative economy sector?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): Makes Creative Philadelphia, the City's arts and culture office, a formal part of City government under the Charter.

A NO vote (No): Creative Philadelphia is not added to the Charter.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question.

From the official explanatory statement: The City operates an office focused on arts and culture in Philadelphia called Creative Philadelphia. The office works to increase public access to arts and culture, support creative communities, and celebrate Philadelphia’s cultural resources.

Your choice:

Full text, statements for and against

Where and When to Vote

Vote early in person (by mail ballot)

Now through Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 5 p.m. Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pennsylvania has no traditional early voting. Instead, at City Hall (Room 140) or any of the 10 Satellite Election Offices, you can apply for a mail ballot, fill it out and return it in one visit.

  • City Hall, Room 140 (County Board of Elections)
    1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107 · Map
  • Satellite Election Office, 1st Council District
    1835 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148 · Map
  • Satellite Election Office, 2nd Council District
    6100 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142 · Map
  • Satellite Election Office, 3rd Council District
    4029 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 · Map
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  • Satellite Election Office, 4th Council District
    5610 Lancaster Ave, Unit 400, Philadelphia, PA 19131 · Map
  • Satellite Election Office, 5th Council District
    2301 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Map
  • Satellite Election Office, 6th Council District
    6420 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135 · Map
  • Satellite Election Office, 7th Council District
    2739 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133 · Map
  • Satellite Election Office, 8th Council District
    5301 Chew Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138 · Map
  • Satellite Election Office, 9th Council District
    6233 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19141 · Map
  • Satellite Election Office, 10th Council District
    1619-1681 Grant Ave, Ste. 15-16, Philadelphia, PA 19115 · Map

Source: Philadelphia City Commissioners, mail ballots, office hours and drop boxes.

Election Day

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., at your assigned polling place. If you are in line at 8 p.m., you may vote.

Registration deadlines

  • Register by Monday, Oct. 19, online, by mail or in person.
  • Check your registration with the Pennsylvania Department of State.

Vote by mail

  • Any registered voter may vote by mail. Apply by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, online, by mail or in person.
  • Your ballot must be received (not postmarked) by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Return it by mail, at City Hall, at a Satellite Election Office, or at one of the city's mail ballot drop boxes. You may only drop off your own ballot.

ID

  • Most Pennsylvania voters do not need to show ID.
  • If you are voting at your polling place for the first time, bring ID. It can be a photo ID (such as a driver's license or passport) or a non-photo ID with your name and address (such as a voter registration card, utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or government check).

First-time voters without ID can vote a provisional ballot.

Official links

Philadelphia County Board of Elections (City Commissioners): 215-686-3469, City Hall, Room 142, 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

Sources

Candidates appear as listed on the official candidate list; write-in candidates are not shown. Party labels are those on the ballot. Checked Oct. 5, 2026.

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