PRIMARY ELECTION — MAY 20, 2025
GENERAL ELECTION — NOVEMBER 4, 2025

DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE Page updated 12/13/2024 Refresh page for current information
∎ Full Election Calendar Lehigh County ∎ Full Election Calendar Pa Dept of State

Petition Dates and Deadlines
Download PA GOV 2025 Pennsylvania Election Important Dates (PDF)

Submit Application APPLY FOR A MAIL-IN or CIVILIAN ABSENTEE BALLOT
(Note: You must apply for a mail-in ballot once every year. More information)

[Week of April 20 — VERIFY]
Mail-In and Absentee Ballots are being sent out in batches by Lehigh County Voter Office
Mail Ballot Drop Boxes available for use. Locations and Hours in Lehigh County
After May 12, USE A DROP BOX TO RETURN YOUR MAIL BALLOT, instead of USPS

First day available — TBA
Early Voting In Person at the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office available.
If you have not already applied for a Mail-In or Absentee Ballot, you may vote early in person at the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office until May 13. Apply in person and submit your ballot at the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office. Call for Hours and availability 610-782-3194

May 5 — 4 PM
LAST DAY to REGISTER to VOTE before the Primary Election. Last day an elector may register to vote or make any changes to their voting record to be eligible for the General Election. Must be received in the office by 4 pm. (No postmarks will be accepted.)
▸ Check Registration Status

[MAY 10 Possible Extended Hours Lehigh County Voter Registration Office, 9 AM – 1 PM — VERIFY]

May 13 — 5 PM
LAST DAY to APPLY FOR A MAIL-IN or CIVILIAN ABSENTEE BALLOT
▸ Apply in person at the Lehigh County Voter Registration office, to guarantee your vote will be counted.
(Note: You must apply for a mail-in ballot once every year. More information)

LAST DAY to VOTE EARLY IN PERSON at the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office
▸ Apply in person and submit your ballot at the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office

[MAY 17 Possible Extended Hours Lehigh County Voter Registration Office, 8 AM – 1 PM — VERIFY]

MAY 20
MUNICIPAL PRIMARY ELECTION
Polls Open 7 AM to 8 PM

Last day for County Board of Elections to RECEIVE VOTED MAIL-IN and CIVILIAN ABSENTEE BALLOTS (must be received by 8:00 P.M.)
Drop Box Hours and Locations
Mail-In and Absentee Ballot Information

Lehigh County Voter Registration Office Open 7 AM – 8 PM

[Week of October 6 — VERIFY]
Mail-In and Absentee Ballots are being sent out in batches by Lehigh County Voter Office
Mail Ballot Drop Boxes available for use. Locations and Hours in Lehigh County
After Oct. 27, USE A DROP BOX TO RETURN YOUR MAIL BALLOT, instead of USPS

First Day Available — TBA
Early Voting In Person at the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office available.
If you have not already applied for a Mail-In or Absentee Ballot, you may vote early in person at the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office from now until October 28. Apply in person and submit your ballot at the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office. Call for Hours and availability 610-782-3194

October 20
LAST DAY to REGISTER to VOTE before the November Election. Last day an elector may register to vote or make any changes to their voting record to be eligible for the General Election. Must be received in the office by 4 pm. (No postmarks will be accepted.)
▸ Check Registration Status

[October 25 Possible Extended Hours Lehigh County Voter Registration Office, 8 AM – 1 PM — VERIFY]

October 28
LAST DAY to APPLY FOR A MAIL-IN or CIVILIAN ABSENTEE BALLOT
▸ Apply in person at the Lehigh County Voter Registration office, to guarantee your vote will be counted.

LAST DAY to VOTE EARLY IN PERSON at the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office
▸ Apply in person and submit your ballot at the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office

[November 1 Possible Extended Hours Lehigh County Voter Registration Office, 8 AM – 1 PM — VERIFY]

November 4
MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION
Polls Open 7 AM to 8 PM

Last day for County Board of Elections to RECEIVE VOTED MAIL-IN and CIVILIAN ABSENTEE BALLOTS (must be received by 8:00 P.M.)
Drop Box Hours and Locations
Mail-In and Absentee Ballot Information

Lehigh County Voter Registration Office Open 7 AM – 8 PM

Additional Information at FAQ Elections and Voter Resources
Sources:
https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/vote/elections/upcoming-elections.html
PA GOV 2025 Election Important Dates PDF
https://www.lehighcounty.org/Departments/Voter-Registration/Election-Calendar