State facts
- Population
- 13,059,432 (2025 estimate; 13,002,753 in the 2020 Census)
- Seats in the U.S. House
- 17
- State legislature
- Senate: 50 members, 4-year terms
- House of Representatives: 203 members, 2-year terms
- Governor’s term
- Four-year term, limited to two terms in a row; after four years out of office, a former governor may run again.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 state population estimates; National Conference of State Legislatures. Checked October 19, 2026.
Who represents Pennsylvania now
- Governor
- Josh Shapiro · Democratic · since January 2023Seat on the Nov. 3 ballot
- U.S. senators
- John Fetterman · Democratic · since 2023
- David McCormick · Republican · since 2025
- U.S. House members
- 17 seats · Democratic: 7, Republican: 10
Sources: National Governors Association (party and start date: Wikidata); congress-legislators (current members of Congress). Checked October 19, 2026.
Voting in Pennsylvania
From the state election office’s own website. Each answer shows the official wording it comes from.
- Registration deadline
Online applications are accepted until 11:59 pm Oct. 19. Mailed and in-person applications must reach county offices by close of business Oct. 19.
Official wording: “Online voter registration applications can be submitted up to 11:59 pm Oct. 19. Mailed and in-person voter registration applications must be received at county elections offices by close of business Oct. 19.” — state election office, page read October 18, 2026
- Register on Election Day
A voter must register at least 15 days before the election.
Official wording: “To vote in Pennsylvania, you must first register to vote at least 15 days before the election.” — state election office, page read October 18, 2026
- Register online
Yes. You can register to vote online, by mail, or at certain government agencies.
Official wording: “You can register to vote online, by mail, or at a number of government agencies, including Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Photo License and Driver’s License Centers.” — state election office, page read October 18, 2026
- Early voting
No. Pennsylvania does not have early voting the way many other states do.
Official wording: “No, Pennsylvania does not have early voting the way many other states do.” — state election office, page read October 18, 2026
- Who can vote by mail
All registered Pennsylvania voters have the option to vote by mail.
Official wording: “All registered Pennsylvania voters have the option to vote by mail.” — state election office, page read October 18, 2026
- Request a mail ballot by
The last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot is Oct. 27, 2026.
Official wording: “Last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot: Oct. 27, 2026” — state election office, page read October 19, 2026
- ID at the polls
A voter at a polling place for the first time must show ID, either photo or other ID.
Official wording: “When voting at a polling place for the **first time**, you must show proof of identification, either with photo or other ID.” — state election office, page read October 18, 2026
- Election Day hours
Polls are open on Election Day from 7 A.M. - 8 P.M.
Official wording: “Polls are open on election day from 7 A.M. - 8 P.M.” — state election office, page read October 19, 2026
For anything not listed, and to check your registration, see Pennsylvania’s election office: pa.gov
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Federal candidate lists come from FEC filings. A candidate is marked “on the ballot” once their campaign files a pre-general report or the state’s official candidate list confirms it; others filed for 2026 but may have lost a primary or withdrawn.