PA primary election 2025: A guide to voting, ballots, and more
- Pennsylvania will hold a closed-party primary election on May 20, where registered Democrats and Republicans vote for municipal and judicial nominations statewide.
- Voters must register by May 5, meet residency and citizenship requirements one month before the election, and be at least 18 by Election Day to participate.
- Ballots are available by mail if requested by May 13 or 16, and voters can return them via postal service or one of three Berks County drop boxes starting May 8.
- Polls open at 7 a.m. And close at 8 p.m. On May 20; voters in line by closing time may still cast votes, with key races including one Commonwealth Court seat contested by multiple candidates.
- The election will determine party nominees for state appellate and local offices, shaping the November ballot and impacting municipal governance across Pennsylvania.
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Primary election 2025: Deadline to register to vote is May 5
The Pennsylvania municipal primary is just around the corner, and that means the period to register to vote ends soon. The deadline to register to vote in the May 20 primary is May 5. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS) Voters will help decide who will win party nominations for seats on the state appellate courts, local judicial positions, municipal boards and councils, school boards and some Berks County row offices. Voters have options when it comes to cas…


Pa. primary election 2025: A complete guide to who is on the primary ballot, when to vote, how to vote, where to vote, casting mail ballots and more
On May 20, Pennsylvanians will vote for primary candidates to fill a vacancy each on the Commonwealth and Superior Courts, as well as municipal races that will vary by county.
PA primary election 2025: A guide to voting, ballots, and more
HARRISBURG — On May 20, Democrats and Republicans across Pennsylvania will decide which candidates from their respective parties will go on to run in the November municipal election. On the ballot are judicial candidates hoping to fill a vacancy each on the Commonwealth and Superior Courts, along with municipal races that will vary depending on where you live. Across the state, there might also be local ballot questions. To help you prepare for …

Pa. primary election 2025: Everything college students need to know about voting
When it comes to voting, college students in Pennsylvania have multiple options. Here’s what you need to know ahead of the May 20 primary election.
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