JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) – Tuesday is general election day across the country. Pennsylvania voters will choose candidates to fill eight positions in Federal and State government, including the President of the United States.
“It’s always important in my book to vote,” said Karen Lupone, Jefferson County director of elections. “We’re choosing the next president of the United States.”
Lupone wishes to remind voters that all ballots will be cast electronically unless 50 percent or more of the machines are down in a polling location.
WHO’S ON THE BALLOT
Presidential Race
In the race for President, voters have the choice of the Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, the Republican candidate Donald J. Trump or a third party candidate: Gary Johnson (Libertarian), Jill Stein (Green), or Darrell Castle (Constitution).
U.S. Senate
U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R) will go against third party candidate Edward T. Clifford III (Libertarian) and Kathleen McGinty (D).
U.S. Representative (Pennsylvania Fifth Congressional District)
Kerith Strano Taylor (D), will go up against U.S. Representative Glenn “G.T.” Thompson (R) who is running for reelection.
State Representative
State Rep. Cris Dush (R) will run for reelection for District 66 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
State Auditor General
Northampton County Executive John Brown (R) and third party candidates Roy A. Minet (Libertarian) and John J. Sweeney (Green) will run against Auditor General Eugene Anthony DePasquale (D).
State Attorney General
Montgomery County Commissioners Chairman Josh Shapiro (D) will run against State Senator John Rafferty (R).
State Treasurer
Joe Torsella (R), former U.S. Representative to the United Nations for Management and Reform, and Third Party candidates James Babb (Libertarian) and Kristin Combs (Green) will run against current State Treasurer Otto Voit (D).
State Senator
Joe Scarnati (R), president pro tempore of the Pennsylvania State Senate, will run against Jerri Buchanan (D) to represent the 25th district.
Pennsylvania Judicial Retirement Age Amendment
The amendment would increase Pennsylvania’s mandatory judicial retirement age from 70 to 75.
WHERE TO VOTE
You can find your polling location at www.pavoterservices.state.pa.us.
WHEN TO VOTE
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
WHAT TO BRING
If you are a First-Time Voter, be sure to check what you will need to bring with you on election day.
In addition to proper identification, you may choose to bring the following items with you to the polls:
– A list of candidates on the ballot
– A list of key issues or specific proposals that are on the ballot
ELECTION INFORMATION
Pennsylvania Election Information
- Voter Requirements from VotesPA.com
- Election Results from the State of PA
- Statewide Election Information from SmartVoter.org
- Voter Information from VotesPA.com
Jefferson County Election Information
- Jefferson County Elections Home
- Polling Locations provided by Jefferson County Elections Home
- For election questions, call 814-849-1653
Clarion County Election Information
- Clarion County Elections Home
- Polling Locations provided by VotesPa.com
- For election questions, call 814-226-4000
Forest County Election Information
- Forest County Elections Home
- Polling Locations provided by Forest County, PA
- For election questions, call 814-755-3537
Venango County Election Information
- Venango County Elections Home
- Polling Locations provided by VotesPA.com
- For election questions, call 814-432-9508
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 makes it illegal for any state or local government to discriminate against racial or ethnic minority groups by denying them the right to vote. It also protects against discrimination of people in language minority groups. The Voting Rights Act was extended in 1970, 1975 and 1982.
Assistance in Voting at the Polling Place
Under federal and Pennsylvania law, if you cannot enter the voting booth or use the voting system due to a disability, you can select a person to enter the voting booth with you to provide assistance. You can choose anyone to assist, except for your employer, an agent of your employer, an officer or agent of your union or the Judge of Elections. The first time you use assistance, you will have to complete and sign a form provided by the Election Officials at the polling place. After the first time, your registration record will include notation of your request for assistance.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
League Of Women Voters Of Pennsylvania Voters Guide (PDF)
QUESTIONS
Jefferson County: 814-849-1631
Clarion County: 814-226-4000
Clearfield County: 814-765-2641
Crawford County: 814-333-7300
Forest County: 814-755-3537
Venango County: 814-432-9514
Warren County: 814-728-3406
For more information on voting in Pennsylvania, visit VotesPA.com.
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