2026 Elections

Westmoreland County Voter Guide

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days until Primary Election

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

250,768 registered voters across 306 precincts

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Primary Election

Completed

Held Tuesday, May 19, 2026

The primary is over. Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) and State Treasurer Stacy Garrity (R) each won their party's nomination for governor. See full primary results →

General Election

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Last day to registerOctober 19, 2026

Last day to request mail-in ballotOctober 27, 2026

Polls open7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Full county election calendar →

What's on Your Ballot

Federal & Statewide Races

Governor

4-year term

Josh Shapiro (D), incumbent, vs. Stacy Garrity (R), state treasurer. Governor and lieutenant governor run as a joint ticket in the general election.

Lieutenant Governor

4-year term

Austin Davis (D), incumbent, vs. Jason Richey (R). Each candidate runs alongside their party's nominee for governor.

U.S. Representative, 12th District

2-year term

Covers parts of Westmoreland and Allegheny County (Pittsburgh area). Summer Lee (D), incumbent, vs. James Hayes (R).

U.S. Representative, 14th District

2-year term

Covers most of Westmoreland, Washington, Greene, and Fayette counties. Guy Reschenthaler (R), incumbent, vs. Chris Dziados (D).

State Legislature

PA State Senate (even-numbered districts)

4-year term

Only even-numbered districts are up in 2026. Westmoreland County falls in Senate Districts 39 (Kim Ward, R — President Pro Tempore) and 32 (Pat Stefano, R).

PA State House

2-year term

All 203 House seats are up. Westmoreland County includes House Districts 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, and 59.

County & Local

County Row Offices

No county row offices are up in 2026. They were last elected in 2025 and the next cycle is 2027/2029. Judicial retention elections may appear on the ballot.

Municipal Races

2025 was the municipal election year. No regular municipal races in 2026. Special elections may occur if vacancies arise.

These are the certified nominees for the November 3 general election. For the complete ballot in your precinct, including state House races and any judicial retention questions, see the county's official candidate list.

How to Vote

Vote at Your Polling Place

Polls are open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Election Day.

Bring valid photo ID if voting at your polling place for the first time.

Find your polling place →

Vote by Mail

Any registered voter in Pennsylvania can request a mail-in ballot — no excuse needed.

Your ballot must be received by the county elections office by 8:00 PM on Election Day. It can be returned by mail or dropped off in person.

Apply for a mail-in ballot →

Register to Vote

You must be at least 18 years old by Election Day, a U.S. citizen, and a Pennsylvania resident for at least 30 days before the election.

Or register in person at the county elections office: 2 N. Main Street, Suite 109, Greensburg, PA 15601.

Election Results Archive

2026 Primary Election Results (May 19)→2025 Municipal Election Results→2024 General Election Results→Prior Election Results (1996–present)→PA Statewide Election Returns→

County Elections Office

Westmoreland County Bureau of Elections

2 N. Main Street, Suite 109, Greensburg, PA 15601

Phone: 724-830-3000

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

County elections website →