The upcoming 2025 Municipal Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Offices to be elected in the 2025 Municipal Election
The Voter Registration and Elections Office will be holding a Candidate Information Session on February 5, 2025, from 5:00 to 6:30 P.M. at the Blasco Memorial Library – Hirt Auditorium, 160 E. Front St. Erie, PA 16507.
Sign up for the Candidate Information Session
Complete the Candidate Interest Form to receive your Petition Packet by email.
Nomination Petition Packets are available for pick-up at the Voter Registration Office, or you may print the items below:
- Below is a fillable PDF version of the Nomination Petition. Petitions must be printed DOUBLE-SIDED, on WHITE PAPER, “8.5 inches X 11 inches ONLY. Otherwise, they may not be accepted. (Paper copies are available at the Voter Registration Office)
2025 Nomination Petition (Fillable PDF)
- Candidates Affidavit and optional Waiver of Expense Reporting
- Statement of Financial Interest
- General Information about running for Office
- 2025 Campaign Finance Calendar
- 2025 Important Election Dates
- Affidavit for 2025 ballot name change (Paper copy available upon request)
- Campaign Finance Reporting Law
Important Dates:
February 18th, 2025 – First day to circulate and file Nomination Petitions – DO NOT collect signatures before this date.
March 11th, 2025 – Last day to circulate and file Nomination Petitions – File in the Voter Registration Office during regular business hours. Postmarks do not apply.
March 18th, 2025 – Last day to file an objection.
March 19th, 2025 – 10:00 a.m. – Casting of lots to determine ballot position. Room 114A of the Erie County Courthouse.
March 26th, 2025 – Last Day to withdraw from candidacy. Candidate withdraw notice