Pennsylvania Voter Resource Guide

Important Dates for 2025

As a voter, we have several important dates to be aware of. Here are a few dates you should be mindful of...


Pennsylvania Primary
May 20, 2025 - Polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Voter Registration Deadline
May 5, 2025

Military/Overseas/Absentee Ballot Request Deadline 

May 13, 2025

What is on the ballot?

On May 20, 2025, Pennsylvania will hold its Primary Election. This is a CLOSED election meaning you can only vote for candidates in the party you are registered as. The positions on the ballot may be different depending on where you live, but here are some of the main ones:

STATEWIDE COURT ELECTIONS

- Pennsylvania Supreme Court
- Pennsylvania Superior Court
- Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court

COUNTY & LOCAL OFFICES

- County Commissioner
- District Attorney
- Sheriff
- Treasurer & Controller
- Municipal Office
- School Board Directors & Members

IMPORTANT LOCAL ELECTIONS

In Philadelphia we will be voting on the city controller.

In Pittsburgh we will voting for a new Mayor.

This is just a general list, and what’s on your ballot may be different. To find out exactly what you’ll be voting on based on your address, click on the button below.,

Who is on the ballot?

Pennsylvania voters will elect judges to serve on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Superior Court, and Commonwealth Court. These courts handle important legal matters and appeals at the state level.

SUPERIOR COURT CANDIDATES
- Brandon Neuman (D) – Judge on the Washington County Court of Common Pleas.
- Maria Battista (R) – Previous nominee for the Superior Court.
- Paula Patrick (R) – Judge on the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
- Ann Marie Wheatcraft (R) – President Judge of the Chester County Court of Common Pleas.

COMMONWEALTH COURT CANDIDATES
- Stella Tsai (Democratic candidate) – Judge on the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
- Matthew Wolford (Republican candidate) – Environmental attorney.

NOTABLE LOCATION ELECTIONS

Philadelphia District Attorney:
Larry Karsner – Currently serving as Philadelphia District Attorney
Patrick Dugan  – Former Philadelphia Municipal Court judge

Pittsburgh Mayor:
Ed Gainey - Current Pittsburgh Mayor
Corey O'Connor - Son of former Mayor Bob O'Connor. Currently serving in local government.