Pennsylvania elections, 2017
This page is an overview of Ballotpedia's coverage of the 2017 Pennsylvania elections, including a list of offices up for election, links to election results, state election dates and deadlines, an option to look up your candidates by address, as well as an FAQ section. Click on the tabs below to navigate.
Who is running for election in Pennsylvania?
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Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of 2017 Pennsylvania elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.
| U.S. Senate | — |
| U.S. House | — |
| Congress special election | — |
| Governor | — |
| Other State Executive | — |
| State Senate | — |
| State House | ✓ |
| State Supreme Court | — |
| Intermediate appellate courts | — |
| Local Judges | ✓ |
| School Boards | ✓ |
| Municipal Government | ✓ |
| Recalls | — |
| Ballot Measures | ✓ |
| Local Ballot Measures | ✓ |
Legend: ✓ election(s) / — no elections
Subject to Ballotpedia's scope
Election dates
Statewide election dates in Pennsylvania are listed below. For more dates, please see Ballotpedia:Calendar.
Statewide election dates
April 17, 2017: Voter registration
October 10, 2017: Voter registration
November 7, 2017: Ballot measures
Polling hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.[1]
Local election dates
Ballotpedia covers municipal elections in the most-populated counties in the country, school board elections for the top 1,000 districts by enrollment, and local courts down to the county level.
March 21, 2017:
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 197 (General)
May 16, 2017:
Allegheny (Primary)
Philadelphia (Primary)
Pittsburgh (Primary)
Allentown City School District (Primary)
Bethlehem Area School District (Primary)
Central Bucks School District (Primary)
Central Dauphin School District (Primary)
Council Rock School District (Primary)
Downingtown Area School District (Primary)
Erie City School District (Primary)
Hazleton Area School District (Primary)
Lancaster School District (Primary)
North Penn School District (Primary)
Pennsbury School District (Primary)
Pittsburgh Public Schools (Primary)
Pocono Mountain School District (Primary)
Reading School District (Primary)
Scranton School District (Primary)
Upper Darby School District (Primary)
West Chester Area School District (Primary)
November 7, 2017:
Allegheny (General)
Philadelphia (General)
Pittsburgh (General)
Allentown City School District (General)
Bethlehem Area School District (General)
Central Bucks School District (General)
Central Dauphin School District (General)
Council Rock School District (General)
Downingtown Area School District (General)
Erie City School District (General)
Hazleton Area School District (General)
Lancaster School District (General)
North Penn School District (General)
Pennsbury School District (General)
Pittsburgh Public Schools (General)
Pocono Mountain School District (General)
Reading School District (General)
Scranton School District (General)
Upper Darby School District (General)
West Chester Area School District (General)
Frequently asked questions
When do the polls open and close?
7 a.m. to 8 p.m.[2]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2017) for more information
Where can I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How do primaries work in Pennsylvania?
See Primary elections in Pennsylvania.
How do I register to vote?
Is there an early voting period?
Who is eligible for absentee voting?
What are the voter ID laws in Pennsylvania?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How do I file to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Pennsylvania for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What does Ballotpedia cover?
See Election coverage approach for Ballotpedia.
How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?
Email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
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