Dalmatia, Pennsylvania Public Records

Registration must be completed 15 days before any election. First-time voters need to provide either a driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number. State law requires voters to be U.S. Citizens, Pennsylvania residents living in their election district for at least 30 days before the election, and at least 18 years old by Election Day. Residents can check registration status, update addresses, and view sample ballots through the same online portal. Municipal elections in Dalmatia Borough determine leadership for local government. The borough typically elects a mayor and seven council members who serve four-year staggered terms. Pennsylvania holds municipal elections in odd-numbered years, with the next scheduled for November 2025. After voters elect council members, the council selects a president from among its members. Candidate information for borough offices is available through the Northumberland County elections office, and all candidate filings are public record. Finding your polling place is simple using the lookup tool at www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/pollingplaceinfo.aspx. Enter your address to identify your precinct and specific voting location. The borough typically maintains one or two polling locations depending on precinct divisions, often housed in community centers or public buildings. Pennsylvania maintains extensive public election records. Voter registration lists are available through county election offices, containing names, addresses, party affiliations, and voting history, though never whom someone voted for. Campaign finance reports for candidates at local, county, and state levels can be accessed through the Pennsylvania Department of State's campaign finance portal. County election results by precinct, including those from Dalmatia, are published after each election and retained as public records. Candidate filing paperwork and nomination petitions are also available for public inspection at the Northumberland County office. In the November 2024 presidential election, Northumberland County reported approximately 62% voter turnout, with total votes exceeding 38,000 out of roughly 62,000 registered voters county-wide. The borough's precinct participates in this broader electorate, generally reflecting Northumberland County's conservative-leaning voting patterns. The November 3, 2026 general election will bring important races for Dalmatia and Pennsylvania voters. While Pennsylvania does not have a gubernatorial election in 2026 (the next is 2026), voters will decide one U.S. Senate seat (Pennsylvania has a Senate seat up for election in 2026), all Pennsylvania State House of Representatives seats (Dalmatia is in the 109th Legislative District), and Pennsylvania State Senate seats in even-numbered districts. Northumberland County will also elect county offices including potentially county commissioners, district attorney, sheriff, and row officers depending on term expirations. Voters should consult the Northumberland County elections office or the Pennsylvania Voter Services website closer to the election for a complete list of races. Pennsylvania offers no-excuse mail-in voting, allowing any registered voter to request a mail-in ballot without stating a reason. Applications can be submitted online through www.pavoterservices.pa.gov, by mail, or in person at the Northumberland County elections office. The deadline to apply is 5:00 PM the Tuesday before the election (7 days prior). Completed ballots must be received by the Northumberland County office by 8:00 PM on Election Day. State law allows voters to track their mail-in ballot status online. Voters can also apply for annual mail-in ballot status, automatically receiving applications for all elections that year.