It Is Election Day, Polls Open Until 8 p.m.

Voters will decide all 435 seats in the U.S. House and 35 U.S. Senate races in the 2026 midterms. Governor, state and local races are also on ballots across the country, depending on where voters live.

The results will determine which party controls Congress for the final two years of Donald Trump's presidential term.

Here’s what you can expect to see on your ballot:

In the race for governor, voters will choose between Democratic incumbent Josh Shapiro, Republican state treasurer Stacy Garrity, and Libertarian Ken Krawchuk. Each gubernatorial candidate is running alongside a candidate for lieutenant governor. Take our quiz to see which major party candidate for governor most closely aligns with what matters to you, and use this tool to see how much money Shapiro and Garrity have raised for their campaigns.

Aside from statewide races, the races and candidates on your ballot will depend on where you live. You may be able to find a sample ballot on your official county website, which you can locate using the Pennsylvania Department of State voting and election webpage.

All of Pennsylvania’s 17 congressional districts are on the ballot this year. Use this tool to find your district and check out our guide that covers all of the races, including the three that could determine which party controls the U.S. House for the next two years.

The entire Pennsylvania House and half the state Senate are on the ballot this year. Learn which races could determine control of the Pennsylvania General Assembly and check out Spotlight PA’s guide to vetting candidates to help you evaluate which candidates you want to send to or keep in Harrisburg.

There are no statewide ballot measures in November, but some voters may see local questions — for instance, Allegheny County and Philadelphia both have them. Check your county’s election website or sample ballot to learn exactly which races, candidates, and questions you will be voting for.