Politics & Government

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

Here's what you need to know about the upcoming local elections in the Phoenixville area.

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

Here's a glance at what to expect:

  • Mayor: Peter Ursheler is running for re-election unopposed within the primary and general elections.
  • Magisterial District Judge: James C. Kovaleski is running unopposed in the Democratic primary, but faces Matthew Kline in the Republican primary.
  • Some Phoenixville borough council seats are being contested at the primary level, while others just have one candidate:
    • North Democrats: Koretta McGhee vs. Richard Mark Kirkner
    • Middle Democrats: Beth Burckley
    • East Democrats: Tanya Vogel
    • West Democrats: Dana Dugan
  • There are four open Phoenixville School Director seats. Three of the four candidates have cross-filed in both primaries.
    • Democrats: Victoria Walker, Brittany Remington, Scott Overland, Susan Turner
    • Republicans: Susan Turner, Brittany Remington, Scott Overland

Chester County Democratic voters can find sample ballots online here, while Republicans can find theirs here.

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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.

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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.

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