Berks County 2026 election guide: dates and how to vote
Key dates for the November 3, 2026 election in Berks County: registration and mail-ballot deadlines, the governor race, and where results post.
Berks County votes on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The deadlines that matter: register to vote by October 19, request a mail ballot by 5 p.m. October 27, and return mail ballots by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
What's on the ballot
- Governor of Pennsylvania: incumbent Josh Shapiro (D) vs. Stacy Garrity (R), the state treasurer, per Ballotpedia's race tracking. Expect this race to dominate.
- Lieutenant governor, elected on a ticket with the governor.
- U.S. House: Berks is split among congressional districts, so your race depends on your address.
- Pennsylvania General Assembly: all state House seats and half the state Senate.
- No county offices this year. Commissioners and row officers run in odd years, next in 2027.
The county posts sample ballots by precinct before the election. This spring's primary settled the nominees.
How to vote, step by step
- Check your registration at vote.pa.gov. Register or update by Monday, October 19, 2026 (Pennsylvania's deadline is 15 days before Election Day).
- Decide how you'll vote. In person on Election Day, or by mail.
- Voting by mail: apply at vote.pa.gov or through county Election Services by 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 27. Return the ballot so it is received by 8 p.m. November 3. A postmark does not count in Pennsylvania; use the county's drop-off options or mail early.
- Voting in person: confirm your polling place first through the lookup linked on the county voter information page, since locations change. Polls run 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and anyone in line at 8 p.m. gets to vote.
Results
Official Berks County results post on election night at the county's results portal. We will publish a results page the same night covering who won what in Berks and what it means for county government. The county Election Board certifies results in the weeks after.
Do more than vote
Berks County hires paid, trained poll workers every cycle through Election Services. It is the most direct way to support elections in your community. And between elections, county decisions happen Thursday mornings; here is how those meetings work.
FAQ
When is the last day to register to vote in Berks County?
Monday, October 19, 2026, fifteen days before the election. Register, update your address, or check your status at vote.pa.gov.
When are mail ballots due?
Your completed mail ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The request deadline is 5 p.m. October 27, but requesting earlier gives the mail more time.
Where do I vote in Berks County?
Use the polling-place lookup linked from the county's voter information page or vote.pa.gov. Locations occasionally change between elections, so check before you go.
Is there a county commissioner race in 2026?
No. Berks County offices appear in odd-year elections; commissioners and row officers next run in November 2027. The 2026 ballot is state and federal races.
Where can I see results on election night?
The county posts official results at elections.co.berks.pa.us as precincts report, and our results page will track the Berks races the same night.