Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt joined Spotlight PA’s Kate Huangpu and Votebeat’s Carter Walker in March for a live event about building trust in elections. by Carter Walker of Votebeat Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt in January 2024 at the East Shore Area Library in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Commonwealth Media Services This article is
Democratic Candidate for PA Senate District 33 Cameron Schroy announced his affiliation with the Pennsylvania Forward Party (FWD) this morning in front of the Adams County Courthouse. “Not Left, not Right, but Forward,” said Schroy in his comments. “I am a Civics teacher and I care deeply about our community. Teaching and learning is a
Democratic candidates for US Congress and the Pennsylvania State Senate appeared Wednesday evening in the community room at the Gettysburg YWCA. They included Beth Farnham, a candidate for the 13th Congressional District currently occupied by Republican John Joyce and Cameron Schroy who is running to replace State Senator Doug Mastriano in the 33rd District. The
Poll watchers in Pennsylvania are appointed by candidates and political parties to observe the voting process. Since 2020, their work has become increasingly politicized. by Kate Huangpu Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PA Elections 101 from Spotlight PA protects you against election misinformation and empowers you to make informed decisions. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — As
Originally published by The 19th This column first appeared in our weekly newsletter, This Week at The 19th. Sign up for our dispatch on the biggest news of the week — including a regular column from a 19th staff member. When Nikki Haley launched her campaign for president just over a year ago, the political
As the Adams County Office of Elections & Voter Registration turns its focus to the 2024 presidential primary and general elections in Spring and Fall, it is worth taking a moment to understand how the office makes secure county elections happen every year. Pennsylvania Elections, Generally Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Constitution, the General Assembly is
“Gettysburg College Democrats (GCD) are excited to be working with the student population to engage and encourage as many people to vote as possible and to get everyone excited about being civically engaged,” said organization President Alisha LeVine in a recent interview. “We’re about to do a big push on voter registration before the April
A Spotlight PA / Votebeat investigation found Heather Honey’s flawed claims have been cited by ex-President Donald Trump and fueled GOP backlash against a tool intended to make voter rolls more accurate. by Carter Walker of Votebeat An illustration of Heather Honey. Leise Hook / For Spotlight PA and Votebeat. This article is made possible
Gettysburg resident and Democrat Shanin Caplener is pursuing a run for the 91st District State House seat currently held by Republican Dan Moul. Caplener has been a resident of Adams County for over 13 years. “I love my adopted town—Gettysburg, Adams County,” she said. “Raising my daughter Ruth along with my husband Paul, I want
Every candidate who runs for office in a public election in Pennsylvania, from County Auditor to US President, needs endorsing signatures from members of their political party to get on the ballot. The signatures are entered onto petition forms, which must be completed properly and can be challenged if the signatures are not correct. Only
FOR IMCameron Schroy announced today that he will be running for the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania’s 33rd Senatorial District. The district encompasses all of Franklin and Adams Counties. The primary election is April 23. “I am proud to announce my candidacy for the Democratic nomination for state senate,” said Schroy. “I am from here, I
On Friday, January 12th, Beth Farnham announced her candidacy to be the Democratic nominee against the current U.S. Rep. John Joyce (R-13th District). “It is time for the residents of the 13th District to be represented by someone who honors the Constitutional values for which so many have sacrificed. I love my country, its people
No woman has won any state’s Republican presidential primary or caucus; only two women in the modern GOP have won a delegate. Originally published by The 19th When it comes to the history of presidential runs, Republican women have been left in the dust. Nikki Haley’s campaign for president has marked a leap for women
Will you share your opinions about the 2024 elections and the candidates? Our 45,000 monthly readers want to hear from you. Please submit your thoughts here. The 2024 General Presidential Election will be held on Nov. 5, 2024. Voting in person? Find your polling place here. Click here to request a mail-in ballot. Mail-in ballots
Beth Farnham will officially announce her 2024 candidacy for the office of US Representative for Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District at the Adams County Democratic Committee headquarters, located at 24 Chambersburg St., Gettysburg, PA 17325, on January 12, 2024 at 6:oo p.m. The public is invited to attend. A brief speech will be given, followed by
The Adams County Office of Elections and Voter Registration has completed its final tallies of the 2023 elections. The now-official results are available online or in a publicly available booklet at the elections office. Elections Office Director Angie Crouse said 55 provisional votes had been cast, of which 52 had been determined to be valid.
Following an average turnout for a municipal election of about 32 percent of registered Adams County voters, dozens of state, county, and local positions were filled at yesterday’s municipal election. PLEASE NOTE: ALL RESULTS ARE STILL UNOFFICIAL At the state level, Democrat Daniel McCaffery has defeated Republic Carolyn Carulccio for Supreme Court Justice, and Democrats
Patrice McMahon, University of Nebraska-Lincoln The results of Poland’s parliamentary elections held on Oct. 15, 2023, have been lauded as a blow against populism – and they may also hold important lessons for reversing democracy’s decline. Donald Tusk looks set to lead the governing coalition, in large part thanks to female voters. Omar Marques/Getty Images
As it has for many years, Gettysburg College’s chapter of College Democrats for America has been active in Adams County politics in this fall’s elections. From collaboration with the Adams County Democratic Committee and local democratic candidates to student voter registration efforts, College Democrats are kept busy with advocacy work every year, including electoral off-years.
How quickly Pennsylvania counties can produce election results on Nov. 7 will depend on turnout and the number of mail ballots returned. by Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive
by Kim LyonsOctober 24, 2023 In what he joked was the worst-kept secret in local Pennsylvania politics since Josh Shapiro announced he was running for governor, former WITF executive Blake Lynch confirmed in an interview with the Capital-Star on Tuesday that he’s joining the growing field of Democratic candidates seeking to oppose U.S. Rep. Scott
As mail-in ballots begin to arrive in our mailboxes this month, it’s time to get serious about how to vote in the November municipal election. In-person voting will occur on Nov. 7. Click here to request a mail-in ballot. Although it is an “off year,” without any national candidates, there are both state and local
Gettysburg Connection supports these candidates for Gettysburg Area School District Board of Directors. Alice Broadway PRIOR EXPERIENCE: As a practicing elementary educator, I care about students and the varied needs in our community. I want the public to be informed about public education, and I believe it is important to have professionally diverse representation on
The Adams County Board of Elections and the Adams County Commissioners is pleased to announce that as of Monday, August 7, 2023, the Adams County Elections and Voter Registration Office has officially moved to a new location in the Adams County Emergency Services Building at 230 Greenamyer Ln., Gettysburg. This strategic relocation marks a significant
“It’s been crazy. We’re finally getting caught up,” said Adams County Board of Elections Director Angie Crouse after a week of counting, recounting, and verifying ballots from last Tuesday’s primary elections. “There were a lot of write-ins,” she said. Crouse said the office had now completed the election canvass and made the final tallies of
Voter turnout for yesterday’s municipal primary reflected a traditional lack of interest. Less than 15,000 votes were cast county-wide, representing only about 26 percent of registered Democrats and 23 percent of registered Republicans. Some results are incomplete as write-in votes have not yet been counted. For County Commissioner, Marty Qually and Robert Albert Smith will
Alice Broadway is running for the office of school director on the Gettysburg Area School District school board. A dedicated member of the community, Broadway has lived in Gettysburg for thirteen years, formerly serving on the GASD school board in 2019. As an elementary school educator in her ninth year teaching (currently teaching in the
My name is Elizabeth and I am running for Gettysburg School Board. Over the course of my life, I have been blessed with the opportunity to work with children of all ages. I have had the absolute joy of assisting in after-school programs, working in daycare, and nannying, before having my own children. A few
As mail-in ballots begin to arrive in our mailboxes this weekend, it’s time to get serious about how to vote in the May primary election. In-person voting will occur on May 16. Many people do not view the primary as a “must-do” vote, but it is important, particularly in school district races, because most candidates
Have you recently moved or changed your name? Is your voter registration accurate and up to date? Pennsylvania’s primary election is May 16, 2023. Now is the time to make sure you are registered to vote and that your voter registration information is current. You can check your registration status here. It is vitally IMPORTANT that you
The Democratic Party nomination petitions submitted by three candidates for school board supervisor positions have been rejected at the Adams County Court of Common Pleas. The petitions to set aside the nomination petitions were heard on Monday by Adams County President Judge Michael A. George. The rulings do not prevent the candidates from running in
I am very excited to announce my candidacy for membership on the Borough Council! I have been a proud native and resident of Gettysburg’s 3rd ward for over 25 years and my family is deeply rooted in Gettysburg and Adams County. During this time, I came to truly value and appreciate the safety and sense
155 Republican and 60 Democratic candidates have thrown their names into the upcoming May 16 Adams County primary election. Candidates who successfully navigate the primary will run in the municipal election on Nov. 7. The candidates are vying for the offices of Auditor, Borough Council Member, County Commissioner, Constable, Controller, Coroner, District Attorney, Magisterial Judge, Mayor,
Biglerville Borough Council Member Rob Smith hopes to advance his community service by becoming an Adams County Commissioner. Smith is seeking a Democratic nomination for one of three seats available on the board. Smith is adamant that he is not running against any of the three incumbents – Republicans Randy Phiel and Jim Martin and
Editor’s note; Are you running for office? Gettysburg Connection wants to share your candidacy. Just send us a note: editor@gettyburgconnection.org. The two Adams County Republican commissioners, Jim Martin and Randy Phiel, have also opened their reelection campaigns. Incumbent Democratic Adams County Councilmember Marty Qually officially opened his campaign for reflection at the Democratic Party headquarters
Adams County Commissioner Marty Qually will officially announce his bid for re-election on Monday, March 3, at the Adams County Democratic Headquarters, 24 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg. Qually is seeking his fourth term as County Commissioner. “Over the past eleven years it has been an honor serving the people of Adams County. While this board has
The second session of the Democracy for American/Adams County Democratic Committee trainingprogram for candidates and campaign team members will be held this Friday, February 17, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Democratic Headquarters, 24 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg. The topics include messaging, the press, and social media. An RSVP is not required, but appreciated so
The Adams County Democratic Committee (ACDC) and Gettysburg Democracy for America (DFA) offered the first of four sessions to train prospective candidates and campaign volunteers running for local office in the 2023 municipal elections. There are over 200 slots available and many, many people will run for them. The first session, held last Friday, included
The Adams County Office of Voter Registration and Elections has announced the complete list of offices that are available for candidates in the 2023 municipal primary in May. The list contains hundreds of positions including, County Commissioner, Register & Recorder, Prothonotary, Controller, and Coroner, District Judges, Borough Council Members, Tax Collectors, Township supervisors, auditors, and
The Adams County Democratic Committee and Gettysburg Area Democracy for America will host a series of four sessions designed to help candidates who are running for public office in Adams County. At each of the four sessions, a panel of speakers will help prospective candidates learn about the procedures and requirements of running for office.
For anyone who has thought about serving on a school board, borough council or township board of supervisors, Penn State Extension will offer a webinar, titled “Toss Your Hat in the Ring.” The webinar will take place four times: 2-3:30 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6; 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7; and 2-3:30 p.m.
Gettysburg Borough Council Member from Ward 2 Matt Moon will run for re-election. “My work thus far has been deeply rewarding, and the ability to offer service to my community has been the most so,” said Moon, “And there is more work to be done.” “I have worked hard over the past three years. Together
A well-known Republican and Gettysburg businesswoman announced her bid Friday morning to become Adams County’s next controller. Tammy Myers, of Littlestown, would like to replace incumbent Controller John S. Phillips when he retires at the end of December. Some 50 Adams County Republicans and business leaders gathered at the Dobbin House on Steinwehr Avenue to
Kierstan Belle has announced her candidacy for Ward 1 representative to the Gettysburg Borough Council. The to-be-vacant seat is currently held by council president Wesley K. Heyser, who has said he will not re-run for election. Belle was born and raised in Gettysburg and is a 2010 graduate of Gettysburg Area High School. She has
Are you a responsible person who lives in the Borough of Gettysburg? If so, you should consider running for borough council. Yes, you read that correctly. To be fair, these opening lines pigeonhole the target audience of this article because it is the locality of my greatest concern—my own municipality. While serving the citizens of
Will you share your opinions about the 2023 elections and the candidates? Our 30,000 monthly readers want to hear from you. Please submit your thoughts here. The 2023 Municipal General election will be held on Nov. 7, 2023. Mail-in ballots will be mailed by early October. Get regular updates about the election. Sign up for
by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-StarNovember 14, 2022 Monday proved true what Melissa Cerrado said she told voters on thousands of doorsteps during her campaign for a Pennsylvania House seat in Montgomery County: Every vote counts. Cerrado, the Democratic candidate challenging Republican incumbent state Rep. Todd Stevens in the 151st Legislative District, held on to a
Adams County’s State Senator and gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano has conceded to Josh Shapiro. The concession came in a letter, posted on Twitter, thanking his wife Rebbie, his running mate Carrie DelRosso, the PA Republican Party, and those who voted for him. “Difficult to accept as the results are, there is no right course but
by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-StarNovember 10, 2022 Control of the Pennsylvania House will come down to three narrow races for legislative districts in the Philadelphia suburbs. In Bucks County, Democrat Mark Moffa held a two-vote lead over Republican Joe Hogan in the 142nd House District and Democrat Brian Munroe had a 406-vote lead over Republican
Gettysburg Democracy for America (DFA) co-chair Leon Reed moderated a panel discussion that included Adams County commissioner Marty Qually and Gettysburg College professor Char Weise on Thursday evening at the Adams Gettysburg YWCA. The forum evaluated the results of the 2022 election and its likely impact on the county, state, and country. Reed said the
Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA, Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA, Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA and Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. Republican Doug Mastriano had yet
Republican PA State Representative from the 91st District Dan Moul was reelected on Tuesday to his 9th term in office. His victory over his challengers Marty Karsteter Qually (Democratic) and Niel Belliveau (Libertarian) was again decisive, as he won 63 percent of the votes. “I would like to tell the people of the 91st district
Democrat Marty Karsteter Qually lost again this year in his second challenge of long-time incumbent Republican Dan Moul in the race for Representative in the General Assembly from the 91st District. According to voter records Qually received 33 percent of the vote in 2018 and 36 percent of the vote in 2022. Moul ran unopposed
Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Democrats believe they will win enough state House seats after Tuesday’s midterm
Thursday, November 107 pm, YWCA Community Room DFA’s Leon Reed and Professor Char Weise of Gettysburg College will appraise the results (to the extent they are known) of the 2022 elections, considering such issues as election results and trends in Pennsylvania (governor, senator, state legislature); national results and trends (who will or is likely to
Democrat Beth Farnham ran a write-in campaign against incumbent Representative in Congress for the 13th District, Republican John Joyce. Preliminary numbers suggest she received about 3,000 votes although Joyce won the contest. This write-in campaign was always a long shot since its inception three weeks ago. However, my numbers would not be where they are today
Statewide: Josh Shapiro has defeated Doug Mastriano in the PA Gubernatorial race. John Fetterman has defeated Mehmet Oz in the PA Senate race. Countywide results: The Adams County election results are complete (but still unofficial) with all 50 Adams County precincts reporting both in-person and mail votes. Write-in votes will be tallied later in the
If the turnout at Gettysburg Ward 3 precinct is an indication of the likely turnout county-wide, 2022 may be one of the more heavily voted mid-term elections. Interest in the election also created internal interest, bringing out a Danish election observer as well as a reporter from the British Newspaper “The Observer.” Ward 3 Judge
Traditionally, when the vast majority of votes were cast on election day, there were states where it was possible to project most Senate and congressional races within an hour or so after polls closed and it was possible for an attentive viewer to forecast trends by perhaps 9:00, certainly 10:00 in the evening. The advent
Originally published by The 19th Cathy Darling Allen is extra busy right now. For weeks, she has been preparing to administer elections in Shasta County, a rural conservative community in northern California. But in between ordering ballots and making calls to a hierarchy of election workers, the county clerk and registrar of voters has also
By Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Election Day 2022 is approaching and Spotlight PA wants to make sure you’re equipped with the knowledge you’ll
Miriam Seifter, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Adam Sopko, University of Wisconsin-Madison The run-up to Election Day is often a contentious time. In recent years, it has also become a litigious time – parties increasingly turn to courts to resolve disputes about the rules for voting. This year, our research shows a significant uptick of those
Nearly 100 men and women gathered Wednesday evening in Gettysburg College’s Mara Hall to hear three candidates vying for the District 91 seat in the state House of Representatives. The event was sponsored by the Gettysburg Connection and Gettysburg College. Moderated by Gettysburg Connection editor Alex Hayes, the debate panel featured first-time candidate Neil Belliveau,
Gettysburg Connection, along with the Gettysburg College Eisenhower Institute, Public Policy Program, and Political Science Department. will host a live debate among the three candidates for Pennsylvania State Representative from the 91st District on Wednesday Oct. 19. The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend. The candidates will face each other for
I, Beth Farnham, do hereby submit my name as a candidate for Representative in Congress, District 13. I ask voters to please write in my name and fill in the corresponding oval, instead of voting for John Joyce. As an elected Adams County Democratic Committee member and former registered Republican of Pennsylvania, I have witnessed
The Adams County Office of Elections and Voter Registration, housed on the first floor of the Adams County Courthouse, is charged with administering elections in the county’s 21 townships and 13 boroughs. The office is supervised by the elections Board of Directors which is made up of the three county commissioners, the county solicitor, the
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA Traducido por Nikola Johnson y editado por Ana Graciela Méndez. HARRISBURG — Todas las miradas estarán puestas en Pensylvania en
Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA and Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — As millions of Pennsylvanians once again go to the polls this November, some
Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. In Pennsylvania, it’s usually not a question of whether a statewide candidate is supportive of the oil and gas industry but
By Colin Deppen of Spotlight PA This story first appeared in Spotlight PA’s PA Local newsletter, a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food Pennsylvania has to offer. Sign up for free. HARRISBURG — Gareth Biser of Gettysburg hasn’t missed a November election since he cast his first vote for
PSBA Legislative Report 20 September 2022: Christopher Fee is the Pennsylvania School Board Association (PSBA) Liaison for the Upper Adams School Board. He creates a monthly report on state-wide legislative issues of importance to the board. This is his report from Sep. 20, 2022 In some ways, this year’s race for the Governor’s Office in
The Adams County Elections & Voter Registration Office has wrapped up its work administering and counting the votes from last Tuesday’s primary election. Elections Office Director, Angie Crouse, said the work had included counting write-in votes and closing and then reopening the canvassing procedure to recount mail-in ballots for people who had not signed or
Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA and Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Two years ago, one Republican operative responded to the thought of a
As voters receive their mail-in ballots and begin to fill them out, two last-minute Democratic write-in candidates are hoping for their support. Marty Qually has asked voters to write in his name as a candidate for Representative in the General Assembly 91st District, a position currently held by Dan Moul. Mark Critz has asked voters
Will you share your opinions about the 2022 elections and the candidates in a letter to us? Our 12,000 monthly readers want to hear from you. Please submit your letter here or email us: mail@gettysburgconnection.org. With only two weeks left until the May primary ballot on May 17, the Adams County Elections and Voter Registration
By Anthony Hennen Pennsylvania voters are less than a month away from the primaries on May 17, and some of the top Republican candidates for governor among a crowded field will appear in a televised debate on Wednesday. As it stands from polls aggregated by Real Clear Politics, the Republican field is led by five candidates:
2022 Adams County Primary and General Election Will you share your opinions about the 2022 elections and the candidates in a letter to us? Our 12,000 monthly readers want to hear from you. Please submit your letter here or email us: mail@gettysburgconnection.org. The next Adams County election is the general election to be held on
Third-term U.S. Senator Bob Casey met with about 40 members of the Adams County Democratic Committee at the Charlie Sterner building in the Gettysburg rec park on Friday afternoon. The meeting was an informal session to talk with grass roots volunteers. Topics covered broader political issues as well as those of interest to Adams County
Seven candidates are on the ballot for the Gettysburg Area School District board of directors. They are: Jeremy Davis (Republican) Kenny Hassinger (Republican/Democrat; Incumbent) Ryan J. Morris (Republican) Jimmy Phelps (Democrat) John Ramirez (Democrat) Carrie Adams Soliday (Democrat; Incumbent) Michelle Smyers (Republican) We asked each of the candidates to share their information, but unfortunately only
Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — On Nov. 2, voters statewide will have the opportunity to choose a new justice for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court,
After winning the Democratic primary over Chad Alan Carr and Kiersten Demps on Tuesday, Rita Frealing is basing her mayoral campaign on the issues of community safety, collaboration, and consensus. “I’m ready to work,” said Frealing in a phone call yesterday. “Everyone will have a voice.” Frealing said the two major responsibilities the mayor was
Two initiatives on yesterday’s statewide primary ballot designed to move emergency decisions from the governor’s office to the state assembly have been approved. Live results of the amendment votes as well as other state races can be viewed here. Amendment 1 limits the governor’s ability to use emergency disaster declaration orders and Amendment 2 removes
Rita Frealing has defeated Chad Adams Carr and Kierstan Demps in the Democratic mayoral candidate primary race. Final tallies had Frealing with 244 votes (41.85 percent), Carr with 218 votes (37.39 percent), and Demps with 110 votes (18.87 percent). Frealing will face Republican Thomas R. Carr in the fall municipal election. “Although I would have
As part of our effort to keep our readers informed about the upcoming primary election, we are highlighting information about candidates who have shared their information with us. This post highlights the Democratic candidates who are running for Adams County Offices. Please click on the candidates’ cards to read their full statements.
Email ballots for the June 18 primary election have arrived for many residents of Adams County and it is time to learn about the candidates and the issues. Separate ballots have been printed for voters who are registered as Democrat, Independent and Republican. Your vote in this election will help determine which candidates from your
As part of our effort to keep our readers informed about the upcoming primary election, we are highlighting the candidacies of candidates who have shared their information with us. This post highlights two candidates running for Adams County Offices. Please click on the candidates’ cards to read their full statements.
The Adams County Board of Commissioners has made the following proclamations: Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month – April: Child abuse has been identified as a national health crisis. In Adams County, 1,313 incidents of alleged child abuse or neglect were reported in 2020. The Proclamation states, “all children deserve to have a safe, stable,
The 3 Democratic candidates for Gettysburg Mayor, who will be running against each other in the the May 18 primary — Chad Alan Carr, Kierstan MaryBelle Demps, and Rita Frealing — expressed their views in an online question and answer session hosted by Gettysburg Rising last night. The Republican candidate, Thomas Carr, who is running
Please mark your calendar for the online mayoral candidate forum to be held this Thursday April 8 at 6:30 p.m. Join Gettysburg Rising to learn more about the candidates running for Gettysburg Mayor in the May municipal primary election. Please contact Jenny Dumont at gettysburgrising@gmail.com for a link to the Zoom session. View the candidate
The Adams County Office of Elections has announced the slate of candidates for the 2021 municipal elections to be held on May 18. Director of Elections and Voters Registration Angie Crouse said there had been a big increase in the number of candidates in comparison to the 2019 election. Overall there are 284 Republicans and
“You don’t have to have political experience. You just have to have the will to help your community,” said Gettysburg resident and borough council member Matt Moon as he described his entry into politics last year. Moon spoke this week at an online, bipartisan, meeting of elected officials and interested citizens sponsored by the local
After two long days of counting, Adams County election officials this afternoon announced the results of the 2020 general election. It was an important contest in which over 77 percent of registered Adams County voters cast a ballot, and in which Republicans won every race. Overall 56,007 ballots were cast of which 18,766 were mail-in
The Connection will report full election results when they are released by the elections office. County Manager Steve Nevada said he anticipated the results would be made public by the end of the day (Wednesday). “We do not have a specific time as there are still thousands to go,” said Nevada. News Update: Tuesday, 6:45
Congressional Candidate Todd Rowley will be visiting a polling location in each of the ten counties that make up Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District on Election Day, his campaign announced earlier today. Rowley is scheduled to be Gettysburg between 3:05 p.m. and 3:20 p.m. at the Gettysburg Fire Hall at 35 N. Stratton St. and at
Adams County Director of Elections & Voter Registration Angie Crouse said the county would be using three teams of five persons each to count the mail-in and absentee ballots on election day. In each team one person will verify the ballot, the second person will open the outer envelope, the third will open the inner
Gettysburg Connection asked each of the local candidates running for office in the November 3, 2020 general election to answer a short questionnaire about their qualifications for office. Below are the responses we received. Despite multiple attempts to reach them, we have not heard from incumbent candidates John Joyce, Doug Mastriano, or Torren Ecker. Dan
Please see our 2020 Elections Page Please see our Candidate Profile Page Adams County is hosting contested races for U.S. Congressional Representative in the 13th district between Republican incumbent Dr. John Joyce and Democratic candidate Todd Rowley, as well as between incumbent state senator Doug Mastriano and his challenger Rich Sterner in the 33rd district.
(Please click on the arrow in the bar above to play the interview) I had the great pleasure this week of talking with Todd Rowley, Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress from the 13th District. I caught up with Rowley from his home in the very western part of his district in Westmoreland County where he
With less than one week left until election day, U.S. Postal Service and local election officials are in agreement that if you still have a mail-in or absentee ballot that you wish to cast in the upcoming general election you should bring it to the Adams County Courthouse in Gettysburg rather than mailing it. You
The Adams County elections office is working hard to process the many mail-in ballots that are being cast in the 2020 general election and to prepare for election day on November 3. “The County fully anticipates a strong turnout this election cycle, and voters should rest assured that everything will go smoothly thanks to the