Election Day In Tredyffrin Township: What You Need To Know Today

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

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.

Polls will open today at 7 a.m. Polling places remain open until 8 p.m. tonight.

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 Tredyffrin Township, 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 Tredyffrin Township in 157th House District.
Incumbent Rep. Melissa Schusterman (D-157th) seeks reelection in the 157th District. She is opposed by Republican Brian Walters.

The two candidates responded to Patch's request to complete a candidate profile, and those can be read for Schusterman here and for Walters here.

PA House District 157 includes Tredyffrin Township, Schuylkill Township, Upper Providence Township and three wards in Phoenixville.

Pennsylvania's State Senate 19th District reaches into Tredyffrin Township. 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.

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.

A full list of sample ballots in Chester County, listed alphabetically by municipality, can be viewed here. Scrolling down the document, Tredyffrin Townships's ballots are found on pages 153-169.
This is what the Tredyffrin Township ballot will look like:

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