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Pennsylvania 2026 Secretary of the Commonwealth General Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 12, 2026
Current holder:Leigh M. Chapman(Democratic)

The Pennsylvania 2026 Secretary of the Commonwealth General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the state's chief elections officer. The Secretary of the Commonwealth oversees elections, campaign finance disclosure, and the notarization of official documents, making this a critical administrative race.

About This Race

The Pennsylvania 2026 Secretary of the Commonwealth General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the state's chief elections officer. The Secretary of the Commonwealth oversees elections, campaign finance disclosure, and the notarization of official documents, making this a critical administrative race.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 12, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 26, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026

How to Vote

Pennsylvania residents can register to vote online, by mail, or in person at county election offices. Voters must present a valid ID if voting for the first time in their precinct; acceptable forms include a Pennsylvania driver's license, U.S. passport, or student ID. Early voting begins October 26 and runs through November 1, with mail-in ballots available upon request until November 1.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Leigh M. Chapman

Secretary of the Commonwealth

Biography

Leigh M. Chapman is the incumbent Secretary of the Commonwealth, appointed in 2023 and seeking her first full term. A former voting rights attorney with the Advancement Project, she has focused on expanding ballot access and modernizing Pennsylvania's election infrastructure.

Campaign Website
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Republican

John Howard

Secretary of the Commonwealth

Biography

John Howard is a Republican state senator representing District 36, serving since 2019. He is running on a platform of election integrity, voter ID enforcement, and reducing what he describes as bureaucratic overreach in the Department of State.

Campaign Website

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