Election 2022: Here's What Cranberry Residents Will Help Decide

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA — Voters have significant decisions to make in Cranberry on Election Day. There are a number of key races, including a Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race that
could determine which party controls the Senate; a Pennsylvania gubernatorial race to choose outgoing Gov. Tom Wolf's successor and a key Congressional race.
U.S. House.

Here is a look at key dates, ballot information and some detailed information on the most significant races:

• Polls are open on election day from 7 a.m.-8p.m..
• Click here to find a sample ballot for your community.
• Emergency absentee voting: If an emergency arises (such as an unexpected illness or disability or last-minute absence) call the Butler County Board of Elections for information on the Emergency Alternative Ballot

Key Races, Issues

Pennsylvania U.S. Senate: Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman faces celebrity physician Dr. Mehmet Oz to cap a vitriolic campaign that has seen both candidates go for their opponent's jugular, often at the expense of focusing on policy issues.

Fetterman has a substantial fundraising edge over Oz, but Oz has significantly tightened the race in the polls in recent weeks. The election will determine who succeeds retiring GOP Sen. Pat Toomey.

Pennsylvania Governor: Democratic state Attorney General Josh Shapiro squares off against Republican state Sen. Doug Mastriano who serves parts of Adams, Cumberland, Franklin and York counties.

Shapiro perhaps is best-known for spearheading an investigation that in 2020 identified more than 300 predator priests in Pennsylvania - including 99 in Pittsburgh. Mastriano is far-right in his political positions and participated in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

The pair are vying to succeed outgoing Gov. Tom Wolf, who is prohibited by law
from seeking a third term.

U.S. House: Veteran Republican Mike Kelly, who has served in Congress since 2010, faces Democratic challenge Dan Pastore, a businessman and attorney from Erie County. Pastore is the co-founder of FishUSA, one of the nation's first online tackle stores.

PA House: With long-time GOP legislator Daryl Metcalfe retiring, the race comes down to Democrat Robert Vigue versus Republican Stephanie Scialabba.