October 6, 2026 Borough Election

VOTER INFORMATION

The Petersburg Borough Regular Municipal Election will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2026. 

WAYS TO VOTE

Absentee by Mail or Email Ballot Applications

SAMPLE BALLOT

Important Dates

• September 6 — Last day to register to vote or update your registration
• September 16 — Early in-person voting begins at the Municipal Building
• October 1 at 4:30 p.m. — Deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail or electronic transmission
• October 2 at 4:30pm — Deadline to submit write-in declarations of candidacy 
• October 5 at noon — Early in-person voting ends
• October 6, 8am-8pm — Election Day, Activity Room of the Community Center, 500 N. 3rd St.

Election Calendar

CANDIDATE INFORMATION

Voters will elect members to the Borough Assembly, School Board, Hospital Board, Planning Commission, Harbors & Ports Advisory Board, Library Advisory Board, Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, and Public Safety Advisory Board. Candidate filing closed Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

POSITIONS TO BE ELECTED  

The deadline to submit write-in declarations of candidacy is October 2, 2026. Write in candidates must submit a WRITE IN CANDIDATES' LETTER OF INTENT & APOC FORM  
 

PROPOSITIONS ON THE BALLOT

The ballot will also include three propositions concerning:

Proposition No. 1 — Electric Utility Revenue Bonds for the Scow Bay Standby Generation Project

Proposition No. 2 — Increasing the maximum single transaction amount subject to Borough sales tax from $1,200 to $5,000

Proposition No. 3 — Establishing a sales tax exemption for qualified Borough residents age 70 and older

The complete text of these propositions can be read here:

2026 NOTICE OF REGULAR ELECTION
 

QUESTIONS?

Contact the Borough Clerk’s Office at 907-772-5405 for election information.