Primary Election Day In Ambler: Who's On The Ballot

AMBLER, PA — Primary election day is rapidly approaching in Pennsylvania, and a slate of school board, town council, and other local races will be on the ballot.

Here's a glance at what races to expect in Ambler.

• Mayor: Jeanne Sorg is running unopposed for re-election as mayor of Ambler.
• Borough Council: Several races will be contested closely in the fall, but candidates are not being challenged in the primary.
  • Ward 1: Democrat Karen Sheedy, Republican Louis Orehek
  • Ward 2: Democrat Glynnis Siskind, Republican Redmond Brubaker
  • Ward 3 (two-year term): Democrat David Hui, no Republican running
  • Ward 3: Democrat Elizabeth Iovine, no Republican running
• The Wissahickon School Board is the most intriguing local battle, with four open seats for the four-year terms. Six Democrats and eight Republicans are competing for those four spots. Three candidates cross filed as both Democrats and Republicans:
  • Democrats: Eugene Golson, Daniel Strauss, Noel Kelly, Amy Ginsburg, Michelle Chess
  • Republicans: Daniel Strauss, Steve Black, Colleen Cemprola, Amy Ginsburg, Syeeta Settles, Michelle Chess, Joseph Campbell, and Deanne Morris

Both Republican and Democratic voters can find their respective sample ballots online here.

Polls will open Tuesday, May 20 at 7 a.m. Voters can cast ballots up until 8 p.m.

Some polling places have changed due to the pandemic. If you're not sure where your polling place is, use this online tool to find out where to vote.

More key information

Find Voter Registration Status

You can search for your voter registration status with your name or your PennDOT driver's license or identification card. Your party affiliation and polling place address will be displayed once you have provided an exact match with the information on your voter registration record.

Register to Vote, Update Your Voter Registration

To qualify to vote, one must be a United States citizen at least one month prior to the election, a resident of Pennsylvania and the election district at least 30 days before the election, and 18 years of age on or before the day of the election.

The easiest and fastest way to apply or make a change is by using the state’s online voter registration process.

Those applicants who have a driver’s license or PennDOT identification card can link their signature on file with PennDOT to their voter record. The record will then be electronically transferred to the Allegheny County Elections Division for processing and approval.Applicants who do not have a Pennsylvania driver’s license or identification card can upload a digital image of their signature or print, sign, and mail the completed online application to the Elections Division. Individuals unable to print the application can request that the Pennsylvania Department of State mail them a signature card to complete and return to the Elections Division.

Online Mail-In, Absentee Ballot Applications

Your completed application must be received in the county office by 5 p.m. on Oct. 31. The deadline to return your voted absentee or mail-in ballot is 8 p.m. on Nov. 7.

Polling Place Locator

Begin by typing the county of residence and city in the drop-down menu that appears, then enter the street name, the house number, and zip code. If you're voting in person, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Military or Overseas Civilian Voters

If you are a member of the military or an overseas civilian voter, you have options for how you register and vote in Pennsylvania.