PHILADELPHIA (May 18, 2026) —The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Election Task Force (ETF) will be activated for the primary election starting at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The DAO’s Election Task Force’s role is to investigate and prosecute allegations of Election Day criminal activity.
Polling location complaints and reported infractions of the Pennsylvania Election Code will be thoroughly and even-handedly investigated by the Task Force, in collaboration with partners at the Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office, Philadelphia City Commissioners and other agencies. In rare instances and when appropriate, ETF prosecutors will assist in these investigations.
Should voters encounter any violence or physical threats at their polling station, they are urged to call 9-1-1 immediately. Voters who encounter any other irregularities at their polling location can call the following:
- DAO Election Task Force hotline: 215–686–9641.
- Voters are also encouraged to contact the national nonpartisan Election Protection hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE.
- Voters with questions about the election process should contact the Philadelphia City Commissioners’ Office at 215-686-VOTE.
“My office urges all who are eligible to exercise their democratic right and vote. And make a plan to do so,” said District Attorney Larry Krasner. “We will continue to have free, fair, and final elections tomorrow and into the future.”
“We’ve been working with local, state, and federal partners to ensure the safety of the election,” said Brian Collins, Assistant District Attorney, DAO Election Task Force. “Our goal is to preserve the integrity of the election and maintain the public’s confidence in our democracy.”
The ETF will continue operating until the certification of every vote, including overseas and military ballots. If you are in line to vote by 8 p.m., you MUST be allowed to cast your ballot.
