Pike County Elections Office – 2021 Municipal Election Resources for Local Candidates

Pike County has announced important dates for municipal elections as follows:

Candidate Packets, including Nomination Petitions, are now available online at www.pikepa.org  for anyone interested in running for office in Pike County.

The circulation period for Nomination Petitions to gain access to the May 18, 2021 Municipal Primary Ballot begins Tuesday, February 16.

The Elections Office is open 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday, however, due to COVID-19 ,County Offices remain closed to the public after 12:30 pm. If you need to conduct business with the Elections Office after 12:30 please call 570-296-3427 to schedule an appointment.

If you have any questions about running for office, please call the Elections Office 570-296-3427.

2021 Municipal Primary Election Dates

February 16        First legal date to circulate Nomination Petitions

March 9               Last day to circulate and file Nomination Petitions

May 3                    Last day to register to vote before the Primary.

May 11                Last day to apply for a Mail-In or Absentee Ballot for the Primary Election

May 18                 Municipal Primary Election. All Mail-In and Absentee Ballots must be received no later than 8:00 pm. Polls are open from 7:00 am – 8:00 pm.

For more information – www.pikepa.org