April 2021
The Northside Chronicle
2021 NORTHSIDE PRIMARY ⭐ ELECTION GUIDE⭐
The next primary election is on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Are you prepared to vote? Get ready with our 2021 Primary Election Guide.
compliance with the state order. Those who arrive without a face covering will be offered one." At the time of printing, 2021 Primary races and candidates are as follows. County Sheriff: A county sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer in a county. They have a four-year term, retain all arrest powers, and have the authority to enforce the criminal laws as well as the vehicle laws of Pennsylvania. They also appoint deputy sheriffs: Allegheny County Sheriff’s Deputies are the only deputies in the state with police powers.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES: Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day. The last day to register to vote is Monday, May 3, 2021 and the last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot is Tuesday, May 11, 2021. You can find more information about the 2021 Primary Election including a complete list of election-related deadlines and statewide races at the Allegheny County Elections Division website: https://www. alleghenycounty.us/elections/candidates.aspx or at www. votespa.com.
Dom Costa, Democrat Kevin Kraus, Democrat Mayor: The mayor is the chief executive officer of the City of Pittsburgh. They are elected every four years.
IN-PERSON POLLING PLACES: If you plan to vote in person, you can find your polling place at https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/PollingPlaceInfo.aspx. The Allegheny County Elections Division confirmed on their website that all 1,323 polling places will be open. Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and anyone in line at 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote. Additional information from the Election Division's website regarding CDC-recommended safety practices: " Poll workers will be provided masks, gloves, face shields and hand sanitizer. Additionally, there will be plexi-glass at the sign-in tables. There will also be cleaning materials at the polling place, tape to mark off 6’ distances for voters waiting in line and extra staff to help enforce the provisions. Voters will be asked to wear a face covering in
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William Peduto, Incumbent, Democrat State Rep. Edward C. Gainey, Democrat Tony Moreno, Democrat Michael Thompson, Democrat City Council: City Council members work together to propose, debate, and vote on legislation that affects the City of Pittsburgh. City Council is also in charge of approving the final budgets (both operating and capital) for the city. Individual City Council members can also generate and introduce their own legislation. Photo: Element5 Digital for Pexels
The last day to request a mail-in ballot or absentee ballot DISTRICT 6 for the 2021 Primary Election is Tuesday, May 11, 2021. R. Daniel Lavelle, Democrat
Rosemary Crawford for Judge Elect Rosemary Crawford Court of Common Pleas Judge, Allegheny County.
31 Years Experience, Honest & Fair.
Steven P. Oberst for Magisterial District Judge for 26th and 27th Wards
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No. 24 on the Ballot Rosemary Crawford, an award winning attorney with over 31 years of legal experience. Currently, there is only one black female judge in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. If elected, Rosemary will become the first African American female elected to the bench in Allegheny County in this century. Rosemary has the experience, commitment to public service, socio-economic justice, pro bona service, fairness, equality, integrity, and temperament that make her the most qualified candidate. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Rosemary Crawford
