Primary Election In Newtown: Who's On The Ballot

Newtown PA

05 May, 2021

11:13 AM

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NEWTOWN, PA — Tuesday, May 18, is Primary Election Day across Pennsylvania, and a number of local races will appear on the ballot. Incumbent Sheriff Milt Warrell, a Democrat, faces a worthy primary challenger in Mark Lomax, who has the backing of the Bucks County Democratic Committee. Fred Harran is the only Republican running for the position. In the race for county controller, candidates Andrew Warren, a former Bucks County commissioner, and Pamela Van Blunk, a local attorney, are both seeking the Republican nomination. The winner will take on Democratic incumbent Neale Dougherty in the November general election. Bucks County District Attorney Matthew Weintraub, a Republican, is seeking another four-year term. Antonetta Stancu, a Democrat, is the only candidate running against him. Judge Michael "Mick" Petrucci is seeking another six-year term as a Magisterial District Judge in Newtown. Local accountant Mark Zinman is also running for the position. Both candidates have cross filed and will appear on both Democratic and Republican ballots. In Newtown Township, a six-year supervisor seat and a two-year supervisor seat are both up for grabs. Kyle Davis, a Republican, faces a challenge from David Oxley, while the two-year seat is being sought by Elen Snyder, a Democrat, and Andrea Ahern, a Republican. Three candidates are running for a Bucks County seat on the Judge of the Court of Common Pleas: Tiffany Thomas-Smith (cross-filing) Amir Stark (R)Stephen Corr (cross-filing) Take a look at the candidates running for Council Rock School Board: Region 3 (Northampton Township)Bob Hickey Paula BarsonRegion 6 (Northampton Township)Michael J. RooseveltRoy RakszawskiRegion 8 (Upper Makefield) Andy Block (incumbent) Keven Gessner Yota PalliRegion 9 (Wrightstown) Kristin Marcell (incumbent) Nicole Khan Here are the ballot questions appearing on the May 18, 2021 primary. Polls will open Tuesday, May 18 at 7 a.m. Voters can cast ballots up until 8 p.m. If you're not sure where your polling place is, use this online tool to find out where to vote. The last day to apply for an absentee or mail-in ballot is Tuesday, May 11. Be the first to know what's happening in your town and area. Sign up to get Patch emails and don't miss a minute of local and state news: https://patch.com/subscribe