Schuylkill County voters will choose Pennsylvania’s governor and lieutenant governor, a member of Congress and their state House representatives during the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, General Election.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The governor’s race and congressional contest will appear on ballots throughout the county. State House candidates will depend on the district covering each voter’s registered address.
Pennsylvania Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Three tickets are running for governor and lieutenant governor. Voters select one ticket, with the two offices elected together for a four-year term.
| Party | Governor | Lieutenant Governor |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Josh Shapiro | Austin Davis |
| Republican | Stacy Garrity | Jason Richey |
| Libertarian | Ken Krawchuk | John Thomas |
Pennsylvania’s 9th Congressional District
Republican incumbent Dan Meuser faces Democratic challenger Rachel Wallace in Pennsylvania’s 9th Congressional District.
The district includes all of Schuylkill County. The winner will serve a two-year term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Pennsylvania House Candidates and Schuylkill County Communities
Schuylkill County’s 67 municipalities are divided among four Pennsylvania House districts: the 107th, 116th, 123rd and 124th. Voters choose a representative for the district covering their registered address. All state House seats carry two-year terms.
Check your municipality, rather than relying solely on your mailing address. A mailing address may carry the name of a neighboring community. Confirm your district using the Pennsylvania General Assembly’s Find My Legislator tool.
107th House District
Democrat Ryan T. Coleman is challenging Republican incumbent Joanne Stehr.
The following Schuylkill County municipalities are in the 107th District:
- Boroughs: Pine Grove, Tower City and Tremont.
- Townships: Barry, Eldred, Foster, Frailey, Hegins, Hubley, Pine Grove, Porter, Reilly, Tremont, Upper Mahantongo and Washington.
The district also includes part of Northumberland County.
116th House District
Republican incumbent Dane Watro is the only listed candidate in the 116th District. No Democratic candidate is listed for the race.
The following Schuylkill County municipalities are in the 116th District:
- Boroughs: Mahanoy City, McAdoo, Ringtown and Shenandoah.
- Townships: East Union, Kline, Mahanoy, North Union and Union.
The district also includes part of Luzerne County.
123rd House District
Democrat John Deatrich is challenging Republican incumbent Tim Twardzik.
The 123rd District lies entirely within Schuylkill County and includes:
- City: Pottsville.
- Boroughs: Ashland’s Schuylkill County portion, Cressona, Frackville, Gilberton, Girardville, Gordon, Mechanicsville, Middleport, Minersville, Mount Carbon, New Philadelphia, Palo Alto, Port Carbon, Schuylkill Haven and St. Clair.
- Townships: Blythe, Branch, Butler, Cass, East Norwegian, New Castle, North Manheim, Norwegian, Wayne and West Mahanoy.
124th House District
Democrat Tina Burns is challenging Republican incumbent Jamie Barton.
The following Schuylkill County municipalities are in the 124th District:
- Boroughs: Auburn, Coaldale, Deer Lake, Landingville, New Ringgold, Orwigsburg, Port Clinton and Tamaqua.
- Townships: Delano, East Brunswick, Rush, Ryan, Schuylkill, South Manheim, Walker, West Brunswick and West Penn.
The district also includes part of Berks County.
Is Schuylkill County’s State Senate Seat on the Ballot?
Schuylkill County’s 29th Senatorial District seat is not up for election in 2026. Republican Senator Dave Argall’s current term expires in 2028.
2026 General Election Voting Deadlines
| Event | Date and Deadline |
|---|---|
| Voter registration deadline | October 19, 2026 — deadline has passed |
| Mail-in and civilian absentee ballot applications | Must be received by the county election office by 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2026 |
| Election Day voting | Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Completed mail-in and civilian absentee ballots | Must be received by the county election office by 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
A postmark by Election Day does not satisfy the deadline for returning mail-in and civilian absentee ballots. The county election office must receive the completed ballot by the stated deadline.
Review Your Sample Ballot Before Election Day
The Schuylkill County Election Bureau has posted sample ballots for all 125 precincts. Residents can review the races appearing on their ballot through the county’s Sample Ballots page.
Additional voting information, including polling locations and mail ballot information, is available at vote.pa.gov. The state’s 2026 election calendar lists election dates and deadlines.