Pennsylvania 2026 midterm elections: live updates as voters head to the polls

Polls are now open in Pennsylvania for the 2026 midterm elections.

All polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Anyone in line at 8 p.m. will be allowed to cast their vote.

>>>What you need to know if you’re heading to the polls

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Channel 11 is your home for election coverage. We’ll keep you updated on Channel 11 and all of our digital platforms.

We’ll have live updates below throughout the day:

More than 135,00 mail ballots returned so far in Allegheny County

Update 7:30 a.m.: Allegheny County provided its first updates after polls opened.

More than 135,000 mail ballots have been returned and are now being counted by 140 county employees.

Officials are also reminding voters that more than 50 polling places have changed since the last election, and signs will be posted at old locations directing voters to the new locations.

Polls Open in Pennsylvania

Update 7 a.m.: Voters are now heading to the polls. Pennsylvanians can now cast their votes until 8 p.m.

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