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Last Day to Register to Vote in the Pennsylvania Primary Election
If you’re not yet registered, you still have time! The last day to register for the May 20th primary is May 5, 2025. Registering is easy and can be done online, by mail, or in person at your local election office. Your vote in this election directly impacts our schools, our students, and our community.
We encourage everyone in the district to get involved—whether by registering to vote, signing our petition, or spreading the word about this important election. Let’s work together to build Strong Schools – Strong Community.
Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot
Voting by mail-in or absentee ballot is safe, secure, and easy.
In Pennsylvania, you have two vote-by-mail options.
Mail-in ballot: Any registered voter can apply for a mail-in ballot.
Absentee ballot: Registered voters who can’t make it to their polling place on Election Day because of illness, disability, work, or travel can apply for an absentee ballot.
Primary Election Day – Vote for school board candidates who prioritize students, fiscal responsibility, and community engagement.
The Pennsylvania Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. In this election, Republican and Democratic voters will select candidates to represent their parties in the November 4, 2025 General Election.
How the Primary Works & Why School Board Candidates Are Included
Pennsylvania has a closed primary system, meaning only registered Republicans can vote for Republican candidates and registered Democrats can vote for Democratic candidates. However, school board candidates can cross-file, meaning they appear on both party ballots because education is not a partisan issue.
The school board election is crucial because members play a direct role in budgeting, curriculum decisions, policies, and the overall direction of Lehighton Area schools. The candidates who win in the primary will advance to the general election on November 4, 2025.
General Election Day – Vote for school board candidates who prioritize students, fiscal responsibility, and community engagement.
General Election Information
The General Election is scheduled for November 4, 2025. This election will determine the final selection of candidates for various local offices, including the Lehighton Area School Board. Voters will have the opportunity to choose leaders who will shape the future of our schools and community.
Key Dates for the General Election:
October 20, 2025: Last day to register to vote in the General Election.
October 28, 2025: Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot.
November 4, 2025: General Election Day; polls open from 7 A.M. to 8 P.M.
Participating in both the Primary and General Elections is crucial to ensure that your voice is heard in selecting the individuals who will make important decisions regarding our educational system and local governance.
Note: All dates are subject to change; please verify with official election resources as the dates approach.
Petition Forms are Due
Before our names can appear on the ballot, we must collect signatures from registered voters in the district by March 11, 2025. These petitions are a requirement for all school board candidates—they serve as proof that we have community support and allow us to officially run in the election.
Since we are cross-filing, we are collecting signatures from both Republican and Democratic voters. This ensures that our names appear on both party ballots in the primary, reinforcing that education is not a partisan issue.