2023 Primary Voter Guide
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JUDGES
Justice of the Supreme Court
Vote for one
Commonwealth Court Judge
Vote for one
- Info from Ballotpedia
Erie County Court of Common Pleas
Vote For One
Magesterial District Judge 06-3-01
Wesleyville – Harborcreek – Lawrence Park
- Lisa R Ferrick
(The other candidate on the ballot is a registered Democrat.)
Magesterial District Judge 06-3-06
Edinboro – McKean – Fairview – Washington
- Denise Stuck Lewis
(The other candidate on the ballot is a registered Democrat.)
Magesterial District Judge 06-3-08
Albion – Conneaut – Cranesville – Elk Creek – Girard – Lake City – Platea – Springfield
COUNTY OFFICES
County Council 1st District
Vote For One
Fairview School District
Vote For These TWO, and NO OTHERS
- Michael D. Naber
- Carin Shollenberger
IMPORTANT NOTE: In addition to the candidates above, the Republican ticket also includes 5 registered Democrats!!! So although the ballot will instruct you to vote for 5 candidates, please vote for only the 2 Republican candidates to ensure that they all advance to the general election in November.
Fort LeBoeuf School District
Vote For Five School Directors
- Benny Hunt
- Robert Oberlander
- Paul (PJ) Albrecht
- James (Jim) Dwyer IV
- Renee Turi
- Michael Rose
- Scott Taylor
General McLane School District
At Large School Director
Vote for two
- Chris Kovski
- Mark Pifer
- Barbara Lincoln
Note: In addition to the candidates above, the Republican ticket also includes 3 candidates who are NOT registered Republicans.
Region 2 School Director
(Franklin & Washington Twps)
Vote for two
- Andrew Schulz
- Shari L Gould
- Ashley Foulkrod Olson
- Mark Kernick
- Robert Nick
Region 3 School Director
(Edinboro)
Vote for one
- Patricia (Patty) Tufts
- Timothy Wise
Girard School District
Vote For Five School Directors
- Richard Brown
- Samantha Lupher
- Joseph Meka
- Brady L Sager
- Sean Dunn
Note: In addition to the candidates above, the Republican ticket also includes 1 candidate that is a registered Democrat.
Harborcreek School District
Vote For These FOUR, and NO OTHERS
- Jeffrey D Willis
- Ryan B Cowser
- Keith (KC) Farrell
- Alan P Mosko
IMPORTANT NOTE: In addition to the candidates above, the Republican ticket also includes 3 registered Democrats!!! So although the ballot will instruct you to vote for 5 candidates, please vote for only the 4 Republican candidates to ensure that they all advance to the general election in November.
Iroquois School District
Vote For Five School Directors
- Daniel Quiggle
- Jeremy Coblentz
- Wade E King
- Jennifer Sheldon
- Karl Bush
Note: In addition to the candidates above, the Republican ticket also includes 1 candidate that is a registered Democrat.
Millcreek School District
Vote For These TWO, and NO OTHERS
- Lou Aliota
- Wade Brink
IMPORTANT NOTE: In addition to the candidates above, the Republican ticket also includes 4 registered Democrats!!! So although the ballot will instruct you to vote for 5 candidates, please vote for only the 2 Republican candidates to ensure that they both advance to the general election in November.
North East School District
Vote For Five School Directors
- Katie Phillips
- Charles A Ferruggia
- James Wargo
- Glenn Craig
- Kirra J Grubbs
Note: In addition to the candidates above, the Republican ticket also includes 2 candidates who are registered Democrats.
Northwestern School District
Vote For Five School Directors
- Shelly Rea Rice
- Beth Hough
- Meghan Dalaba
- Elizabeth Smith
- Sam Ring
Note: In addition to the candidates above, the Republican ticket also includes 4 candidates who are NOT registered Republicans.
Franklin Township Supervisor
Vote for one
- Ernest Robinson
- James Sachar
Lake City Borough Council
Vote for four
- Mary Gollmer
- Ginger Cinti
- Kaylee Orr
- Paul Orr
- Joshua J Sturgeon
McKean Township Supervisor
Vote for one
- Bobbi Jo Morey
- Jeff Stritzinger
North East Borough Council
Ward 2
Vote for one
- Brian Cooper
- Crystal Arlington
Summit Township Supervisor
Vote for one
- Mark Sleppy
- Tony Davis
Venango Township Supervisor
Vote for one
- Jeff Nelson
- David (DJ) Austin