Monroe County Election Guide
General Election, Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Key dates
Last day to register to vote or update registration.
Mail-in and absentee ballot applications due by 5 p.m.
Election Day. Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Anyone in line at 8 p.m. can vote.
Mail ballots must be received by the county. Postmarks do not count.
What is on the ballot
Monroe County has no county or local offices, judicial retention questions or ballot questions on the 2026 notice. Voters see only the districts that cover their address.
| Office | Candidates |
|---|---|
| Governor and Lt. GovernorStatewide | Josh Shapiro and Austin Davis (Democratic, incumbents)Stacy Garrity and Jason Richey (Republican)Ken Krawchuk and John Thomas (Libertarian)Green Party nominee Tony Dastra is campaigning for governor but is not listed on the ballot, according to Spotlight PA. |
| U.S. House, 7th DistrictEldred, Polk and Ross One precincts | Bob Brooks (Democratic)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican, incumbent) |
| U.S. House, 8th DistrictThe rest of the county's listed precincts | Paige Cognetti (Democratic)Rob Bresnahan Jr. (Republican, incumbent) |
| State Senate, 40th DistrictCountywide | Brian Wrightson (Democratic)Rosemary Brown (Republican, incumbent) |
| State House, 115th District | Maureen Madden (Democratic, incumbent)Rich Szabo (Republican) |
| State House, 176th District | Jack Rader (Republican, incumbent), unopposed |
| State House, 189th District | Tarah Probst (Democratic, incumbent)Danica Hartenfels (Republican) |
Candidate names come from the county’s pre-primary proclamation, the May 19 primary results as reported, and press coverage. The governor’s race, including the Libertarian ticket, is confirmed by Spotlight PA. Independents and minor-party candidates for other offices may also appear on the official ballot, so check the state’s certified list.
How to vote
In person
- Find your polling place by street address, not municipality.
- First-time voters, or voters at a new polling place, must show ID. A PA driver’s license, passport, student ID or military ID works. So does a current utility bill, bank statement or paycheck showing name and address.
- Voters who hold a mail ballot should bring it to surrender at the polls. If it is lost, they vote a provisional ballot.
By mail or in the elections office
- Any registered voter can apply for a mail ballot, no reason needed.
- Seal the ballot in the secrecy envelope, then in the outer envelope. Sign and date the outer envelope’s declaration.
- Voters can apply and vote in person at the Elections Office, Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Room 105, Stroudsburg, before the Oct. 27 deadline.
- Drop-offs at polling places are not allowed. Only the voter may deliver a ballot, unless an agent is designated.
Ballot drop boxes
| Location | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monroe County Administration Building1 Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg | Mon to Fri 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Election Day 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Eastern Monroe Public Library1002 N. 9th St., Stroudsburg | Mon to Thu 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fri, Sat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun noon to 5 p.m. |
| West Pocono Public Library131 Pilgrim Way, Brodheadsville | Mon, Wed, Thu 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tue, Fri 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Pocono Mountain Public Library5500 Municipal Dr., Tobyhanna | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wed 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Election Day 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Clymer Library115 Firehouse Ln., Pocono Pines | Mon, Wed 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tue, Thu 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fri, Sat 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Oct. 28 and 29. Election Day 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
| Middle Smithfield Community Center5200 Milford Rd., East Stroudsburg | Mon to Wed 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thu 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fri, Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Barrett Paradise Friendly Library6500 Route 191, Cresco | Mon, Wed 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Hours as posted by the county on Sept. 10. The county recommends the Administration Building as Election Day nears. Confirm library hours before heading out.
Questions
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Monroe County Elections Office, One Quaker Plaza, Room 105, Stroudsburg. Phone (570) 517-3165, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. State hotline: 1-877-868-3772.
Sources: Monroe County Elections, 2026 Proclamation of Offices, County candidate proclamation (pre-primary), PA Department of State, Votebeat, Ballotpedia, The Ballot Brief, Spotlight PA.