Registration & Elections

Chris Spackman, Director
Kelly Hostetter, Deputy Director of Registration
Chelsea True, Deputy Director of Elections

1251 South 28th Street 
Harrisburg PA 17111
Phone: (717) 780-6360
Fax: (717) 780-6478
Toll Free: 1-800-328-0058

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM

 


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To check to see if you are registered to vote, have a mail ballot requested or where to vote, use the Find Voter Registration Status Form from the Department of State.

Nomination Petition Information

2026 Nomination Petition Instructions

Nomination Petition

Candidate's Affidavit

 

Election Information

May 19, 2026 Party Officers to Elect at Primary

2026 Election Important Dates

2026 Campaign Finance Calendar

Dauphin County Drop Box Locations

Campaign Finance Reporting Law


Information for Military, Federal and Civilian Overseas Voters

You may register to vote and request an official absentee ballot by using the Federal Postcard Application (FPCA), available at www.vote.pa.gov or www.fvap.gov.

UMOVA NOTICE General Primary 2026 (Updated 2/8/2026)

Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)

Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)

 

To Register In Dauphin County, You Must...

  • You must be a UNITED STATES CITIZEN for at least one month prior to the NEXT election.
  • You must be a RESIDENT OF PENNSYLVANIA and YOUR ELECTION DISTRICT for at least 30 days prior to the election.
  • You must be at least 18 YEARS OF AGE on the day of the next election.