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Primary Election Day – Vote for school board candidates who prioritize students, fiscal responsibility, and community engagement.

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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.

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