Catawissa, Pennsylvania Public Records

Pennsylvania residents can register online at www.vote.pa.gov up to 15 days before any election, or submit paper applications directly to Columbia County. Registration requires either a Pennsylvania driver's license or PennDOT ID number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. Those contests determine the seven borough council members who serve four-year terms, along with the mayor's position, also a four-year term. Candidate information and local ballot measures become available through the Columbia County elections website as election dates approach. Catawissa residents typically vote at the Catawissa Fire Company or a local community center depending on precinct assignment. The Pennsylvania Polling Place Locator at www.vote.pa.gov helps voters confirm their location, or they can contact the Elections Office directly.'s seat was contested in 2024, though special circumstances could change that. The ballot will feature Pennsylvania General Assembly races for State Senate District 27 and State House District 109, both representing portions of Columbia County. Columbia County Commissioner positions may also appear depending on the election cycle. Pennsylvania's no-excuse mail-in voting allows any registered voter to request a ballot through www.vote.pa.gov or by application to the Columbia County office. Applications must arrive by 5:00 PM the Tuesday before Election Day, and completed ballots are due by 8:00 PM on Election Day itself. Public election records in the commonwealth include voter registration lists available to candidates and political committees, campaign finance reports searchable at www.dos.pa.gov/campaignfinance, candidate petitions, and precinct-level results. The county Elections Office maintains historical results and voter participation records. Pennsylvania's Voter Registration Act (25 P.S. § 951.1 et seq.) provides the statutory framework governing registration and election procedures.