Archive for May 17th, 2009
Electing Judges on Tuesday
by Maddog on May.17, 2009, under Court, Politics
On Tuesday May 19, 2009 another primary election will be held in Pennsylvania.
In Pennsylvania, State legislature and congressional delegation elections are held in even numbered years.
State Representatives: all for up for two year terms.
Half the State Senate: elected to four year terms.
Various state wide offices: Attorney General, Treasurer, Auditor, Governor: Up for four years terms.
Since this is an old numbered year, local and Judicial offices are up for a vote.
Local County offices: sheriffs, Treasurers, Coroners, Commissioners, District Attorneys, up for four year terms.
Local Town Councils: Various term length depending on the municipality.
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