Here’s a last-minute look at who’s on the ballot in Tuesday’s Election.

WHERE DO I GO TO VOTE?

Department of State Polling Place Search Tool

WHAT HOURS ARE THE POLLS OPEN?

Polls are open on election day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFO?

VotesPA Homepage
Vote411.org
Clarion County Elections/Voters Registration
Forest County Bureau of Elections
Jefferson County Election Info
Venango County Election Information

DO I HAVE TO SHOW ID TO VOTE?

If you are a new voter or if you are voting at a polling place for the first time, then you must bring your voter ID card or a photo ID such as a driver’s license, student ID or some other form of Federal or State government issued ID. Some forms of non-photo ID are also acceptable such as a firearm permit, current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government check. If you do not have any acceptable ID, then you must be allowed to vote by provisional ballot.

If you are not a new voter and are not voting at your polling place for the first time, you are NOT required to bring or provide identification.

WHO’S ON THE BALLOT?

You can find sample ballots for Jefferson County here.

Pennsylvania Justice of the Supreme Court

(Vote for one)

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is the state’s highest appellate court. Of the court’s seven justices, five are Democrats and two are Republicans. Voters will pick a new justice for the seat being vacated by Republican Thomas Saylor, who will retire in December.

Superior Court Judge Maria McLaughlin. Photo credit: Maria McLaughlin.

Maria McLaughlin, Democrat: McLaughlin is from Philadelphia and has been serving on Pennsylvania Superior Court since 2018. Before that, she served as a judge in Philadelphia’s family court and as an assistant district attorney.

As a district attorney, McLaughlin worked in the child support enforcement division, prosecuting delinquent payments, and later became the chief assistant district attorney supervising the unit.

The Pennsylvania Bar Association rated McLaughlin highly recommended, its top designation. Read her answers to the PBA questionnaire here.

Commonwealth Court Judge Kevin Brobson. Photo from Campaign handout.

Kevin Brobson, Republican: Brobson has been a Commonwealth Court judge since 2010. Previously, he worked for the Harrisburg law firm Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney. There he handled commercial and insurance litigation in both state and federal courts.

Brobson sat on the Supreme Court for one case, involving a defamation suit against a Philadelphia Inquirer columnist, because other justices had recused themselves.

The Pennsylvania Bar Association rated Brobson highly recommended. Read his answers to the PBA questionnaire here.

Pennsylvania Judge of the Superior Court

(Vote for one)

Superior Court rules on criminal and civil appeals from the lower Courts of Common Pleas, and it does not have discretion in the cases it chooses — making it the busiest of the three appellate courts.

Superior Court candidates Timika Lane (left) and Megan Sullivan. Images via campaigns.

Timika Lane, Democrat: Lane has served on the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas since 2014. Prior to her term, she served as chief counsel to state Sen. Anthony Williams (D., Philadelphia) and as the Democratic executive director of the Senate State Government Committee. Prior to that, Lane served as a trial attorney with the Defender Association of Philadelphia, a pro-bono defense firm.

The Pennsylvania Bar Association rated Lane recommended. Read her answers to the PBA questionnaire here.

Megan Sullivan, Republican: Sullivan has served as a deputy attorney general since 2017. Prior to joining the attorney general’s office, Sullivan worked as an attorney for Chester County, West Chester University, and two private firms.

In her 20 years as an attorney, Sullivan has handled both criminal and civil matters. With the attorney general’s office, she investigates and prosecutes insurance fraud.

The Pennsylvania Bar Association rated Sullivan recommended. Read her answers to the PBA questionnaire here.

Pennsylvania Judge of the Commonwealth Court

(Vote for no more than two)

Commonwealth Court is, like Superior Court, an intermediate appellate court, but it exclusively handles legal matters involving government entities.

Judges serve initial 10-year terms, then face a retention vote, which usually succeeds. There are two seats open on Commonwealth Court, and the top vote-getters of the four candidates will secure spots on the bench.

From upper left, clockwise: Commonwealth Court candidates David Lee Spurgeon, Drew Crompton, Lori Dumas, Stacy Wallace. Images via campaigns.

Lori Dumas, Democrat: Dumas has served as a Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas judge since 2002. Prior to her time as a judge, she served as general counsel to Wordsworth Academy, a residential school for young people with behavioral needs. (A student died there in 2016, several years after Dumas left.)

As a Common Pleas judge, she has heard family, criminal, and civil cases.

She is recommended by the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Read her answers to the PBA questionnaire here.

David Lee Spurgeon, Democrat: Spurgeon has served as an Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas judge since 2016. Prior to his term, Spurgeon worked as a prosecutor in Allegheny County.

As a Common Pleas judge, Spurgeon hears family law cases.

He is highly recommended by the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Read his answers to the PBA questionnaire here.

Drew Crompton, Republican: Crompton currently serves on Commonwealth Court as an appointee. He must be elected to keep his seat.

Before being appointed to the court by Gov. Tom Wolf, Crompton served as chief of staff and counsel to former state Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R., Jefferson). He was also general counsel to the Senate Republican Caucus.

As a Commonwealth Court judge, Crompton has heard workers’ compensation and unemployment cases as well as zoning, election, and other governmental disputes.

He is recommended by the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Read his answers to the PBA questionnaire here.

Stacy Sorokes Wallace, Republican: Wallace currently practices at her own firm, Stacy Wallace Law, in Bradford. Recently, she has handled estate planning and trust administration. She is the president of the McKean County Bar Association.

She is not recommended by the Pennsylvania Bar Association. The PBA found that while the community holds Wallace in high regard, she “lacks the depth and breadth of experience and preparation necessary” to be a judge on the Commonwealth Court. Read her answers to the PBA questionnaire here.

More information about Pennsylvania judicial races can be found here.

JEFFERSON COUNTY

District Attorney

Jeff Burkett: Republican

Incumbent Jeff Burkett has been the District Attorney of Jefferson County since January of 1998. Prior to taking office, Burkett started his professional life as a law clerk to the Hon. Edwin L. Snyder and Hon. William L. Henry, President Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Jefferson County. He had engaged in the private practice of law and also served Jefferson County as an Assistant Public Defender, Family Law Master and Domestic Relations Conference Officer. He has also served as an instructor or professor at Penn State/DuBois and Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Joe Ryan: Democratic

Challenger Joe Ryan has been a private practice criminal attorney in Jefferson County since he began his career in 2005. In addition to his criminal practice, Ryan has represented multiple municipalities, and currently is the solicitor for the Borough of Reynoldsville. He has represented hundreds of individuals in more than twenty counties, including defending individuals in well over 50 trials.

Treasurer

James Moon VanSteenberg: Republican

Incumbent James VanSteenberg is the incumbent candidate seeking a fifth term as treasurer. He is active with the State Treasurer’s Association where he served as President for the 2019-2020 year. He has served on the Executive Board and is currently serving as the Antlerless Committee Co-Chairman.

James Jim Mackie: Democratic

Challenger James “Jim” Mackie is a U.S. Army Veteran and Winslow Township resident. He is also the owner and operator of Mackie’s Auto Sales and U-Haul in DuBois. His campaign has been focusing on a fresh approach and a new direction.

More information about the Jefferson County Treasurer candidates is available here.

CONTESTED LOCAL ELECTIONS

School Director Brookville School District – 4-year term
(vote for no more than 4)
Elisha Burns – Democratic
Adler Fleming – Democratic
Luc Doolittle – Democratic/Republican
Matt Park – Democratic/Republican
Erin J. Schiafone – Republican
Christopher Rhodes – Republican

School Director Brookville School District – 2-year term
(vote for one)
Elisha Burns – Democratic
Jacob Shields – Republican

School Director Punxsutawney Region III – 4-year-term
(vote for one)
Cammy Knarr – Democratic
Katie Laska – Republican

Punxsutawney Borough Council – 4-year term
(vote for no more than 4)
Robert A. Cardamone – Democratic
Sharon A. Murray – Democratic
Michele Boo Lorenzo – Democratic
Eric Story – Democratic/Republican
Justin Cameron – Republican
Cynthia Rebuck – Republican
Devon Luzell – Republican

Punxsutawney Borough Council – 2-year term
(vote for one)
Sharon A. Murray – Democratic
Joshua McAfoos – Republican

Reynoldsville Borough Inspector of Election
Holly L. Siple – Democratic
Jacqueline N. Stitt – Republican

Eldred Township Tax Collector
Theresa Shick – Democratic
Deborah A. Gillung – Republican

Falls Creek Borough Council
(vote for no more than 4)
Darrell A. Kirsch – Democratic
Margaret Peggy Weible – Democratic/Republican
Leonard J. Larkin – Democratic/Republican
Keith L. Snyder – Democratic/Republican
Ethan M. Fritz – Republican

Gaskill Township Supervisor
Justin Hamaker – Democratic
Jeffrey J. Martino – Republican