Guide

Berks County 2026 election dates and deadlines

Every date that matters for the November 3, 2026 election in Berks County: registration, mail ballots, Election Day, and when results are certified.

The Berks Beat|Published September 9, 2026|Facts last verified September 9, 2026

The Berks County general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The two deadlines to circle: register to vote by October 19 and apply for a mail ballot by 5 p.m. October 27. Here is the full calendar.

Key dates at a glance

Date What happens
Monday, Sept. 14 County begins processing mail and absentee ballot applications
Saturday, Sept. 19 Military and overseas ballots begin going out
Monday, Oct. 19 Last day to register to vote or update your registration
Tuesday, Oct. 20 County must begin mailing mail ballots (it may start earlier)
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 5 p.m. Last day to apply for a mail or absentee ballot
Thursday, Oct. 29 County posts sample ballots by precinct
Tuesday, Nov. 3 Election Day. Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 8 p.m. Mail ballots must be received by the county (a postmark does not count)
Monday, Nov. 9 Last day to fix a mail ballot that was missing proof of ID
Tuesday, Nov. 10 County reports unofficial results
Monday, Nov. 23 County certifies official results

These dates are set by the state election calendar and apply to Berks County. The calendar notes that all dates are subject to change.

Before Election Day

Registration closes Monday, October 19, 15 days out. That is the last day to sign up, update your address, or change your party; see how to register. Mail ballots start going out around October 20, and the last day to request one is 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, whether you apply online, by mail, or in person; see mail-in ballots. By October 29 the county posts sample ballots by precinct, so you can see your exact races; see what's on the ballot.

Election Day and after

Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on November 3, and anyone in line by 8 p.m. can vote. A mail ballot must be received by the county by 8 p.m. that night. Counties may begin opening and scanning mail ballots at 7 a.m. on Election Day, but the official count continues in the days afterward, so results are not final on election night: the county reports unofficial numbers around November 10 and certifies the official count by November 23.

FAQ

When is the last day to register to vote?

Monday, October 19, 2026, 15 days before Election Day.

When is the mail ballot deadline?

Apply by 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 27. Your completed ballot must then be received by the county by 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.

When is Election Day and what are the hours?

Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

When are results final?

Not on election night. The county reports unofficial results around November 10 and certifies official results by November 23.

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