Candidate Resources

2/24/2025 Update! Notice for 2025 Municipal Primary 

2/24/2025 Update! Notice for Casting of Lots 

2/13/2025 Update! Nomination Petitions Now Available for Delaware County Candidates 

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NOMINATION PAPERS SEPARATE FROM NOMINATION PETITIONS

Instructions for Filing as a Candidate of a Minor Political Party 2025 Municipal Election

Instructions for Filing as a Candidate of a Political Body 2025 Municipal Election

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NOMINATION PETITION PACKET

2025 Nomination Petition Packet

Notice to First-Time Candidates for Tax Collector on requirement for criminal-background report

MDJ Incumbent Certificate of Nomination

MDJ Incumbent Certificate Instructions

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UNOFFICIAL CANDIDATES LIST

Sample Ballots

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WRITE-IN-CUMULATION-REQUEST

•  Final Write-In Vote Counts
•  Write-In-Cumulation-Request Form - Updated with a deadline of 6/2

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CAMPAIGN FINANCE

•  Easy Campaign Finance Portal
•  DOS Campaign Finance Reporting Calendar
•  DOS Campaign Finance Frequently Asked Questions
•  Campaign Finance Report (DSEB-502)
•  Campaign Finance Statement (DSEB-503)
•  Political Committee Registration Statement (DSEB-500)
•  Authorization of Political Committee to Receive Funds on Behalf of a Candidate (DESB501)
•  Unsworn Declaration in Lieu of Sworn Statement for Campaign Finance Reports
•  Unsworn Declaration in Lieu of Sworn Statement for Campaign Finance Statements
•  Late Contributions - 24 Hour Report

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POLL WATCHER CERTIFICATES

•  Poll Watcher Certificates: Instructions & Application for Party Chair
•  Poll Watcher Certificates: Instructions & Application for Candidates
•  Guidance Concerning Poll Watchers and Authorized Representatives

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CHALLENGING VOTER REGISTRATIONS, MAIL/ABSENTEE BALLOTS

• Form to Challenge a Voter Registration (Forms must be notarized and filed by a voter from the same municipality.)
• Form to Challenge a Mail/Absentee Application (Completed form must be submitted in person with $10 cash deposit by Friday before Election Day.)

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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

•  Running for Office
•  Campaign Finance
•  Campaign Finance Online Filing
•  Campaign Finance Reporting Law
• Lobbying Disclosure
•  Notice and Order Regarding Objections to Nomination Petitions or Papers
•  Request for Voter Lists Form

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QUESTIONS?

Call the Delaware County Bureau of Elections at (610) 891-4673.

You can also contact the Pennsylvania Department of State at ra-elections@pa.gov or by phone (717) 787-5280.