Primary Election Day looms, but some Chester County voters are kept away

Pa. primary election 2025: How to vote, where to vote, and everything you need to know for May 20

On May 20, Pennsylvanians will cast their votes in municipal races, and for judges on Commonwealth and Superior Courts.

Primary Election Day looms, but some Chester County voters are kept away

WEST CHESTER — On Tuesday, May 20, voters across Chester County will make the journey to the polls to cast their ballots in the municipal primary, which features state, county and local races — many of which will impact the daily life of county residents much more directly than presidents, governors or members of congress. Think of school boards and municipal boards having the authority to raise or lower property taxes when they wish. But not al…

Voters to decide on school budgets on May 20

Voters across New York State will head to the polls on Tuesday, May 20 to have their say on local school district budgets for the 2025-26 school year, along with electing trustees to their boards of education, and deciding the fate of any other ballot proposals. Due to the lateness of the New York State budget, school districts were left guessing as to whether their state aid figures would rise or fall based upon Gov. Kathy Hochul’s initial prop…