2026 Primary Election Endorsed Candidates
SEIU members across Pennsylvania vetted and selected these candidates. Now it’s time to act! Check out the endorsements and make your plan to vote on May 19, 2026.
Make a Plan to Vote
Pennsylvania Primary Election: May 19, 2026
- Register by: May 4, 2026
- Request mail ballot by: May 12, 2026
- Return mail ballot by: May 19, 2026 (must be received)
- Polls open: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Congressional-endorsed candidates
PA House of Representatives endorsed candidates
HD 1 Pat Harkins
State Senate Endorsed Candidates
SD4 Art Haywood
SD 12 Maria Collett
Why Your Vote Matters
Voting is one of the most direct ways working people shape the systems that shape their lives. From workplace protections to public services, the decisions made by elected leaders affect not only our jobs, but the communities we serve every day. For members of SEIU Local 668, that connection is especially clear. As public service workers, we see firsthand how policy decisions impact access to care, support for families, and the strength of the public systems millions rely on.
That’s why participation in elections matters. The candidates highlighted here were not selected lightly. They were vetted by SEIU members through a thorough review and interview process, grounded in the real experiences of workers across Pennsylvania. This is not about partisanship. It is about ensuring that the voices of public service workers and the communities they serve are reflected in the decisions being made.
The stakes in this moment are high. Across the country, debates about the role of government, the value of public services, and the rights of workers are playing out in real time. Some would say the stakes are higher than ever, not because this moment is entirely new, but because it builds on a long history in which progress has always depended on participation. From the expansion of voting rights to the establishment of labor protections and public institutions, change has come when people showed up and made their voices heard.
Casting a ballot is one small act, but it is part of something much larger. It is how we protect what has been built, improve what is not working, and ensure that public systems continue to serve everyone with dignity and fairness.