DS200_Voter Education

2019 Pennsylvania Elections Important Dates to Remember

2017 Financial Statements

• Lawrence County Art Contest March 19, 2018
• 2019 Tax Outreach Schedule January 26, 2018
• 2018 Budget and Expense Report January 9, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GOVERNMENT STUDY COMMISSIONER

FILING INSTRUCTIONS

Nomination papers for candidates seeking election to the Government Study Commission for the City of New Castle are due in the Voter Registration/Elections Office at the Lawrence County Government Center on or before 4:00 PM, August 27, 2019.

The circulator of the nomination paper must complete the Affidavit of Qualified Elector of each document’s back section after all signatures have been secured. This section must be completed in the presence of a notary public and appropriately notarized. Each page should be numbered as printed in the lower right hand corner of each document. All pages of the nomination paper should be properly secured in an appropriate manner so as not to be separated from other pages. The minimum number of signatures to be secured to be considered a candidate is one hundred, twenty-one (121).

Each candidate listed on the nomination paper must complete a separate candidate’s affidavit, waiver of expense, and statement of financial interests. Additional copies, if necessary, may be photocopied or are available at the Voter Registration office.

The Voter Registration office will receive the nomination papers, time-stamp the documents and hold for ballot preparation. There is a seven day challenge period for any city resident to file an appeal with the Court of Common Pleas against any candidates’ nomination paper.

If you have any immediate questions, please contact the Voter Registration office at 724.656.2161 or 724.656.2145.

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