Nomination Petitions Now Available for Delaware County Candidates

Released: February 13, 2025

Nomination Petitions Now Available for Delaware County Candidates

The Delaware County Elections Department has announced that 2025 Nomination Petition Packets are now available for the May 20, 2025 Municipal Primary Election. Nomination Petitions for the 2025 Primary Election can be circulated starting Feb. 18, 2025.

By law, petitions must be filed on any date from February 18 through the deadline of March 11, 2025.

Serving in elected office is one of the most impactful ways residents may contribute to their communities and participate in democracy. From municipal leadership to school boards and precinct-level election roles, public service is a vital part of ensuring fair representation and effective local government. Residents interested in running for Judge of Elections or Inspector of Elections at the precinct level should note that all petitions must use current, existing precinct names and numbers, as any precinct consolidations will not take effect until after the May 2025 Primary Election.

Printing and Submission Requirements

Nomination Petitions must be printed double-sided (duplex), front and back, head-to-head on 8.5” x 11” white paper as required by Pennsylvania State Law. Forms printed on separate sheets and attached together will be rejected. Candidates unable to print the petition properly may visit a printing or office supply store for assistance.

Where to Obtain Petitions

Nomination Petitions are available online and at the Delaware County Voter Service Center in the Government Center Building in Media, located at 201. W. Front Street (Ground Floor). Petition pages must be numbered consecutively, with the front side as Page 1 and the back side as Page 2. If using multiple petition pages, they must be securely clipped or stapled together when submitted.

Important Reminders

• Ditto/Quote Marks. No ditto/quote marks are allowed on petitions. For example, if two voters from the same address are signing, each voter must fill out the address line – and the second should not use a ditto/quote marks (i.e., “) on the second line. Using a ditto/quote mark disqualifies that voter’s signature from the count for minimum number of signatures.
• Social Security Numbers. Do not write Social Security numbers! S/S refers to “Sworn and Subscribed,” not Social Security.
• Filing fees. Filing fees must be paid to the Delaware County Treasurer’s Office before submission.
• Deadline. The final day to file nomination petitions is March 11, 2025.
• SOFI Filing. The signed Statement of Financial Interests (SOFI) must be filed (1) with the petition at the Bureau of Elections, and (2) separately with the government agency where the candidate is running (e.g., the Borough, the Township, the School District, the County, etc.).

For more details, visit the Candidate Resources page on the Delaware County Elections Department website at DelcoPA.Gov/Vote or call the Delaware County Election Hotline at (610) 891-4673 for assistance..