Office of Election Services
2026 General Election
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Goals & Objectives
It is the goal of this office to administer Voter Registration and conduct Elections in accordance with Federal and State voter registration and election laws. The office of Election Services maintains the accuracy of approximately 270,000 registered Berks County voters. Maintains boundary maps and descriptions for the 202 voting districts; locates accessible and suitable polling places; trains and processes payroll for 1,200 polling place officials and processes candidate nomination petitions.
It also prepares and packages various election materials required by polling officials; maintains, services and prepares approximately 1,000 electronic voting machines; processes Absentee, Mail-in, Alternative and Provisional Ballots; and certifies Official Election Returns. Lastly, it informs candidates, political party committees, the media and the general public of the voter registration and election process.
Information
Election Services Announcements
Resources/Links
- Berks County Services Center - Reed Street Entrance (633 Court Street, Reading)
- Berks County South Campus (400 E. Wyomissing Avenue, Mohnton)
- Reading Regional Airport (24 Liberator Way, Reading)
The ballot drop boxes will be open on the following days and times, beginning Monday, October 19, 2026:
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, Oct. 19 - Friday, Oct. 23 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Monday, Oct. 26 - Friday, Oct. 30 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 31 | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
| Sunday, Nov. 1 | 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Monday, Nov. 2 | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m |
| ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, Nov. 3 | 7 a.m - 8 p.m |
Voters MUST return their own ballot and only their ballot. The only exception is for voters who have a disability and have designated another individual, in writing, to deliver their ballot. A completed designated agent form must be returned with the ballot. Mail-in and absentee ballots must be returned by 8 PM on Election Day!
Document Links
2026 Campaign Finance Reporting Dates
Future Election Dates (2026-2032)
Election Board Meeting Minutes
External Links
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