Vote
Your voice and your vote matter. Exercise your right and vote for your local leaders that best represent the change you want to see in your community.
Show Up and Vote!
The best way to protect air, water, and land is to elect environmental champions at the federal, state, and local level.
Your vote helps keep power balanced and democracy strong, while bringing the issues you care most about to light.
Voting in elections, especially local and state, is an opportunity for you to shape the future of your community, state, and country.
Important Election Dates
Primary Elections
West Virginia → May 12, 2026
Pennsylvania → May 19, 2026
General Election → November 3, 2026
Voter Registration Deadline
West Virginia
Primary Election — April 21, 2026
General Election — October 13, 2026
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Pennsylvania
Primary Election — May 4, 2026
General Election — October 19, 2026
Mail-In/Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
West Virginia
Primary Election — Postmarked or Submitted Electronically by: May 12, 2026 | 7:30 P.M.
General Election — Hand-delivered by: November 2, 2026 | by end of business day
Mailed by: November 3, 2026
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Pennsylvania
Primary Election — May 19, 2026 | received by 8 P.M.
General Election — November 3, 2026 | received by 8 P.M.
Deadline to Apply for a Mail-in/Absentee Ballot
West Virginia
Primary Election — May 6, 2026
General Election — October 28, 2026
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Pennsylvania
Primary Election — May 12, 2026
General Election — October 27, 2026
Military and Overseas Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
West Virginia
Primary Election —
Mailed or electronically submitted by: May 12, 2026 | 7:30 P.M.
Received by mail: May 18, 2026
General Election —
Mailed by: November 3, 2026
Received by mail: November 9, 2026
Electronically submitted by: November 3, 2026 | 7:30 P.M.
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Pennsylvania
Primary Election —
Mailed by: May 18, 2026 | 11:59 P.M.
Received by: May 26, 2026
General Election —
Mailed by: November 2, 2026 | 11:59 P.M.
Received by: November 10, 2026
Election Day
West Virginia
Primary Election — May 12, 2026 | 6:30 A.M. – 7:30 P.M.
General Election — November 3, 2026 | 6:30 A.M. – 7:30 P.M.
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Pennsylvania
Primary Election — May 19, 2026 | 7 A.M. – 8 P.M.
General Election — November 3, 2026 | 7 A.M. – 8 P.M.
How to Vote in Pennsylvania
Voting is especially important in Pennsylvania — a swing state where each election has enormous environmental stakes.
Due to recent changes in election law, registering and voting in Pennsylvania has never been easier.
Make Your Plan to Vote
In Pennsylvania, there are three different ways to register to vote: in person, by mail, or online. Remember to register and make sure that your registration is up to date!
Voting by mail is easy and secure. If you choose to vote by mail, make sure to request your ballot early. When you receive your ballot, (1) follow all instructions carefully, (2) USE BOTH ENVELOPES, and (3) fill out the outer return envelope.
Up to one week before Election Day, you can vote early in person at your county election office by requesting a ballot, filling it out, and returning it on the spot.
You can vote at your polling place on Election Day from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. If you requested but did not return your mail ballot, you can still vote at the polls by surrendering your entire mail ballot package at your polling place (ballot and envelopes) or voting provisionally.
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