Bird In Hand, Pennsylvania Public Records

Registration must be completed 15 days before any election. First-time voters need to provide proof of identification, such as a Pennsylvania driver's license, PennDOT ID card, or the last four digits of their Social Security number during registration. As an unincorporated village within East Lampeter Township, Bird In Hand has no municipal mayoral or city council elections of its own. Instead, residents participate in East Lampeter Township supervisor elections, where 5 supervisors serve staggered 6-year terms. Township supervisors appear on the ballot during odd-numbered municipal election years, with the next election scheduled for November 2025. Voters also cast ballots in Lancaster County offices, Pennsylvania state legislature races, and federal elections. Assigned polling places can be located using the Pennsylvania Voter Services portal at https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/pollingplaceinfo.aspx by entering a street address. Most residents vote at either Lampeter-Strasburg Elementary School or Bird-in-Hand Fire Company depending on precinct assignment. Voter registration lists are public records available for purchase from the Lancaster County elections office for legitimate purposes including candidate campaigns and political research. Campaign finance reports for candidates and political committees can be searched at https://www.campaignfinanceonline.pa.gov, maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of State. Following each election, Lancaster County publishes precinct-level results at https://www.lancaster.gov/election, breaking down vote totals by municipality and precinct. In the November 2024 presidential election, Lancaster County reported approximately 68% voter turnout with over 238,000 ballots cast from more than 350,000 registered voters. The county has historically leaned Republican in presidential races, though margins have narrowed in recent cycles. For the November 3, 2026 general election, voters will decide Pennsylvania's gubernatorial race (Governor Tom Wolf is term-limited, creating an open seat), one U.S. Senate seat (depending on the cycle), all 203 Pennsylvania House of Representatives seats, half of the Pennsylvania State Senate (odd-numbered districts in 2026), and county offices including County Commissioner, District Attorney, Controller, and possibly row offices. Pennsylvania General Assembly District 99 (House) and Senate District 36 represent the area. Statewide constitutional amendments or county ballot questions may also appear. Pennsylvania offers no-excuse mail-in voting, allowing any registered voter to request a mail ballot through the online portal at https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsenteeApplication or by submitting Form PADOS-05 to the Lancaster County Board of Elections. Mail ballot applications must be received by 5:00 PM the Tuesday before Election Day, and completed ballots must arrive by 8:00 PM on Election Day. State law allows in-person early voting at the Lancaster County elections office beginning 50 days before an election. Absentee ballots are available for voters absent from their municipality on Election Day, those with disabilities, or individuals observing a religious holiday. All elections are conducted using paper ballots with optical scanners, making sure of a verifiable paper trail. The county publishes unofficial results on election night at https://www.lancaster.gov/election, with official certification following canvassing approximately 10 days later.