Dormont, Brookline 2024 General Election Voter Guide

DORMONT AND BROOKLINE, PA — Election Day is Nov. 5 and the stakes could not be higher as Dormont and Brookline voters will help choose the next president and help decide who gets to hold numerous other offices.

Here is a look at some of the more significant races, as well as key voting dates and ballot information:

Who's running for office?

The presidential election obviously is at the forefront of all political races this year. Former President Donald Trump leads the Republican ticket with Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate; Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz head the Democratic ticket.

Chase Oliver is the Libertarian Party presidential candidate with Mike ter Maat as his running mate. Jill Stein and Rudolph Ware make up the Green Party ticket.

Also at the federal level, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey is seeking a fourth term in a highly contentious race with Republican Dave McCormick, the former director of a hedge fund. Also on the ballot are the Libertarian Party's John C. Thomas, the Green Party's Leila Hazov and the Constitution Party's Marty Selker.

In Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District, Democrat U.S. Rep. Summer Lee is seeking a second term and is opposed by Republican businessman James Hayes. The district encompasses
Pittsburgh, some of its suburbs, the Mon Valley and a slice of Westmoreland County.

At the state level, voters will elect a representative in the 20th Legislative District. Democratic incumbent Emily Kinkead is being challenged by Republican Matt Kruth of Ross, a Pittsburgh Public Schools teacher.

Voters also will elect a treasurer, attorney general and auditor general.

In the treasurer's race, Republican incumbent Stacy Garrity is being challenged by Erin McClelland, whose professional background includes substance abuse and mental health counseling. Also on the ballot are the Libertarian Party's Nickolas Ciesielski, the Constitution Party's Troy Bowman and the Forward Party's Chris Foster.

In the race for attorney general, York County District Attorney Dave Sunday, a Republican, faces Democrat Eugene DePasquale, the former state auditor general. Also on the ballot are the Libertarian Party's Robert Cowburn, the Green Party's Richard Weiss, the Constitution Party's Justin Magill and the Forward Party's Eric Settle.

In the auditor general's race, Republican incumbent Tim DeFoor is being challenged by Democratic state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta of Philadelphia. Also on the ballot are the Libertarian Party's Reece Smith, the American Solidarity Party's Eric Anton and the Constitution Party's Bob Goodrich.

You can see your complete sample ballot here.

What Voters Need To Know

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. 29. The deadline to return your voted absentee or mail-in ballot is 8 p.m. on Nov. 5.

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.

Ballot drop-off locations

There are various places to drop off your ballot early in the county, including the City-County Building, Downtown.

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.