Candidate Resources

Nomination Papers Separate From Nomination Petitions

Nomination Papers Separate From Nomination Petitions
Instructions for Filing as a Candidate of a Minor Political Party 2025 Municipal Election
Instructions for Filing as a Candidate of a Political Body 2025 Municipal Election

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Unofficial Candidates List

Unofficial Candidates List: Updated on  8/28/2025
Notice: November 2025 Municipal Unofficial Office and Candidate List

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Write-In-Cumulation-Request

Write-In-Cumulation-Request
Write-In-Cumulation-Request Form

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Campaign Finance

Campaign Finance
Easy Campaign Finance Portal
DOS Campaign Finance Reporting Calendar
DOS Campaign Finance Frequently Asked Questions
Campaign Finance Report (DSEB-502)
Campaign Finance Statement (DSEB-503)
Political Committee Registration Statement (DSEB-500)
Authorization of Political Committee to Receive Funds on Behalf of a Candidate (DESB501)
Unsworn Declaration in Lieu of Sworn Statement for Campaign Finance Reports
Unsworn Declaration in Lieu of Sworn Statement for Campaign Finance Statements
Late Contributions - 24 Hour Report

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Poll Watcher Certificates

Poll Watcher Certificates
Poll Watcher Certificates: Instructions & Application for Party Chair
Poll Watcher Certificates: Instructions & Application for Candidates
Guidance Concerning Poll Watchers and Authorized Representatives

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Challenging Voter Registrations, Mail/Absentee Ballots

Challenging Voter Registrations, Mail/Absentee Ballots
Form to Challenge a Voter Registration (Forms must be notarized and filed by a voter from the same municipality.)
Form to Challenge a Mail/Absentee Application (Completed form must be submitted in person with $10 cash deposit by Friday before Election Day.)

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Information for Candidates

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Information for Candidates
Running for Office
Campaign Finance
Campaign Finance Online Filing
Campaign Finance Reporting Law
Lobbying Disclosure
Notice and Order Regarding Objections to Nomination Petitions or Papers
Request for Voter Lists Form

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Questions?

Call the Delaware County Bureau of Elections at (610) 891-4673.

You can also contact the Pennsylvania Department of State at ra-elections@pa.gov or by phone (717) 787-5280.