Philadelphia Voters Head to Polls November 3
Voters across Pennsylvania will choose candidates for Congress, state legislative seats, and governor in the November 3 general election.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Elections
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Polls across Pennsylvania open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on November 3, when Philadelphia voters will decide several congressional, state Senate, state House, and gubernatorial races. Voters may cast ballots at their designated polling place or by mail-in ballot, which must be received by the county election board by 8 p.m. to be counted.
Why it matters
The 3rd Congressional District seat is open because Dwight Evans is retiring from the U.S. House, and Democrat Chris Rabb faces independent Dennis Mahoney in the general election. Several Democratic incumbents in state legislative districts and the Democratic incumbent Josh Shapiro, running for governor against Republican Stacy Garrity, are also on the ballot.
Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on November 3, and mail-in ballots must reach the county election board by 8 p.m. to be counted. Results for the 3rd Congressional District, state legislative seats, and the governor's race will not be known until votes are tallied after polls close.
The players
Josh Shapiro
Josh Shapiro is the Democratic governor of Pennsylvania seeking reelection in the state's gubernatorial race.
Stacy Garrity
Stacy Garrity is the Republican nominee for governor of Pennsylvania, challenging Democratic incumbent Josh Shapiro.
Chris Rabb
Chris Rabb is a Democratic candidate who won the nomination for the 3rd Congressional District covering West and Northwest Philadelphia.
The details
Voters in Philadelphia can cast ballots at their designated polling place or submit a mail-in ballot. The races include the 3rd Congressional District, which covers West and Northwest Philadelphia, along with Pennsylvania State Senate District 8, which includes parts of Southwest Philadelphia and Delaware County, and several Pennsylvania House districts.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: General Election Day, with polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
November 3, 2026, 8 p.m.: Deadline for polls to close and for mail-in ballots to be received by the county election board.
Season Trajectory
The November 3 vote continues the open-seat succession of the 3rd Congressional District after Dwight Evans's retirement from the U.S. House. It also places Josh Shapiro's reelection bid against Stacy Garrity's Republican challenge on the same ballot as several Philadelphia-area legislative contests.
Voters can look up their designated polling place using the Philadelphia City Commissioners Polling Place Finder before Election Day. Mail-in ballots must be received by the county election board by 8 p.m. on November 3 to be counted.
The takeaway
Voters should confirm their polling location in advance and plan to vote by 8 p.m. on November 3, since mail-in ballots must arrive by that time to count.
What happens next
Polls close at 8 p.m. on November 3, 2026, when vote counting begins for all races on the ballot.
Further reading
For background on the candidates and races, see more Philadelphia Elections coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Westphillylocal.
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