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

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 Certificate Application for Candidate

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.