Welcome to Ballot Without Borders for Wayne County, Pennsylvania. Local election information, voting resources, and community updates for Wayne County will be added here after they are checked against official local and Pennsylvania election sources.
2026 General Election in Wayne County
Candidates who received the most votes in Wayne County (unofficial, AP county results, checked Nov. 4, 2026):
- Governor: Garrity (R)
This is a statewide race, so this shows who led in Wayne County, not a local winner. Statewide, Josh Shapiro (D) won the governor’s race, according to AP race calls. Results are unofficial until certified.
Voting in Pennsylvania: Rules for Wayne County Voters
Voting rules are set by each state. This is a summary of Pennsylvania rules for Wayne County voters, checked Nov. 4, 2026, from Vote.gov (U.S. government), the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and Ballotpedia. Rules and dates can change, so confirm with Pennsylvania’s official election website or your local election office before each election.
Registering to vote
- Online: by 15 days before Election Day.
- By mail: must be received 15 days before Election Day.
- In person: by 15 days before Election Day.
- Register or check your registration (Pennsylvania on Vote.gov)
Primary elections
Pennsylvania has closed primaries: only voters registered with a party can vote in that party’s primary.
Voter ID
Pennsylvania does not require most voters to show an ID document to vote in person; election workers confirm identity in other ways, such as checking a signature or personal information. First-time voters who registered by mail may need to show ID under federal law.
Early voting
Starts: Counties will begin preparing in-person mail/absentee ballots after the official candidate list is certified, no earlier than 50 days before the election. The timing of availability of ballots may vary by county. Ends: 5 p.m. first Tuesday prior to day of election. Locations and hours are set locally.
Voting by mail
Any Pennsylvania voter can request an absentee/mail ballot. No excuse is needed.
Wayne County election office
Wayne County Board of Elections
Wayne County Courthouse Annex 925 Court St.
Honesdale, PA 18431-1996
Phone: (570) 253-5978
Fax: (570) 253-5432
Email: achristopher@waynecountypa.gov
You can also look up your local election office on Pennsylvania’s official election website.
Contact information from the Federal Voting Assistance Program’s local election office directory (FVAP.gov, U.S. Department of Defense), checked Nov. 4, 2026. Some listed emails are for military and overseas voters; call the office if you’re not sure who to contact.
Sources: Vote.gov (registration deadlines); NCSL voter ID (updated Sept. 3, 2026), early voting (updated Aug. 11, 2026) and absentee voting (updated July 17, 2026); Ballotpedia primary types (as of Aug. 2026).