General Election Day In Malvern: Who's On Your Ballot?

MALVERN, PA — Nov. 3 is General Election day across Pennsylvania, with a historically contentious presidential race represented on our ballots, and three state races.

But local races matter to everyone, as our senators and representatives steer legislation and determine spending. Here is an overview of who's on your ballot:

In Malvern, voters will weigh in on the race for Pennsylvania's 6th U.S. Congressional District, currently represented by Chrissy Houlahan (D-6th). Houlahan's seat is challenged by Republican John Emmons, with Independent candidate John McHugh also on the ballot.
Read more about the U.S. House Pennsylvania District 6 race here.

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives places Malvern in 167th House District along with West Pikeland Township, Charlestown Township, East Whiteland Township, Easttown Township, and Willistown Township.

Incumbent Rep. Kristine Howard (D-167th) has represented the district since 2018 and seeks reelection in the 167th District. A graduate of Rutgers Law School, her website can be accessed here.

Howard is opposed for the District 167 seat by Republican Wendy Graham Leland. Leland is a U.S. Army veteran. Her campaign page can be viewed here.

Pennsylvania's State Senate 19th District reaches into Malvern. The state senate seat held by Sen. Andy Dinniman (D-19th) since 2006 will be vacated with Dinniman's retirement.

Vying for the District 19 State Senate seat are Rep. Carolyn Comitta (D-156th) and Republican Kevin Runey. Senate District 19 covers a large and heavily populated section of Chester County, stretching from a portion of Phoenixville across much of the Route 30 corridor, including Tredyffrin Township, and southwest to West Grove and Oxford.

Comitta now represents Pennsylvania House of Representative District 156. She and Runey each responded to Patch's candidate profile questions. Comittta's responses can be read here. Runey's responses can be found here.

Polls will open Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 7 a.m. Voters can cast ballots up until 8 p.m.

In addition to a vote for President of the United States, voters will select candidates in three state-level offices; Attorney General, Auditor General, and State Treasurer.

It's important to make sure you know where you are voting this year. 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. Registered voters still wishing to drop off a ballot can find those Chester County drop-off locations here.

A full list of sample ballots in Chester County, listed alphabetically by municipality, can be viewed here. Scrolling down the document, Malvern's ballot will be found on page 94.

This is what Malvern's ballot will look like:

Full coverage of the 2020 General Election in Pennsylvania can be followed here.