Pennsylvania’s Primary Elections Set for May 20, 2025
HARRISBURG – On May 20, 2025, voters across Pennsylvania will head to the polls for primary elections, where both Democratic and Republican party members will select their candidates for the upcoming municipal elections in November. The ballot will include judicial candidates vying for positions on the Commonwealth and Superior Courts, alongside various local contests determined by residential areas, with potential local questions also appearing.
Key details for voters are as follows:
- Polling Hours: Voting will be available from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Anyone in line by 8 p.m. is entitled to cast their vote.
- Voter Registration Deadline: The last day to register to vote is May 5, 2025. Voters can register online or submit a form in person or by mail to their county electoral office.
- Party Affiliation Changes: Independents interested in voting in the primaries must change their party affiliation by the registration deadline. Pennsylvania operates closed primaries, permitting only registered party members to vote.
Voters seeking to confirm their registration can do so online, and first-time voters must bring identification. Mail-in ballot applications can be submitted until May 13, 2025, and voters requiring an absentee ballot must specify their reason for absence.
The candidates for judicial roles include various individuals competing for vacancies on the Commonwealth Court — a crucial appellate court dealing with civil cases involving state actions — and the Superior Court, which focuses on a wide range of appeals including family law cases.
This primary will pave the way for party candidates to advance to the general elections on November 4, where the future leadership of key local and state positions will be determined.
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