New Wilmington, Pennsylvania Public Records

Bond and bail procedures follow Pennsylvania state guidelines, which provide for pretrial release under established conditions. Those searching for recently arrested individuals can check the jail's online database or reach out to the facility for assistance.

Pennsylvania maintains an online voter registration system through the Department of State at https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/VoterRegistrationApplication.aspx, where applicants with a valid Pennsylvania driver's license or PennDOT identification card can register to vote. The registration deadline is 15 days before any election, and first-time voters who register by mail must provide identification when voting for the first time. The online portal also lets registered voters update addresses or party affiliation, verify registration status, and review voting history. Municipal elections in the borough occur in odd-numbered years, with the next contest scheduled for November 2025. Borough council consists of seven members serving four-year staggered terms, meaning some seats come up for election every two years. The mayor also serves a four-year term. Candidate filing for borough offices takes place in the spring before the November election, processed through the Lawrence County Elections Office. Any local ballot measures proposed by borough council appear alongside candidate races on municipal election ballots. Information about candidates and local issues is available from the Lawrence County elections office, the New Castle News, and individual candidate websites or social media accounts. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the Pennsylvania Department of State's polling place finder at https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/pollingplaceinfo.aspx by entering their address. Polling locations throughout the area are typically community centers, schools, churches, or municipal buildings. All Pennsylvania polls operate from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on election day. Sample ballots showing all races and questions usually become available through the Lawrence County elections website before each election. Pennsylvania makes several categories of election records available to the public. Voter registration lists can be purchased by qualifying requesters, while campaign finance reports filed by candidates and political committees are searchable on the Pennsylvania Department of State website. Candidate nominating petitions and financial statements are also public, as are official precinct-level election results. The county posts unofficial results on election night and certified results after canvassing concludes. During the November 2024 presidential election, Lawrence County recorded approximately 37,000-40,000 votes cast, representing turnout of roughly 65-70% of registered voters, typical for presidential elections in Lawrence County. The November 3, 2026 general election will present several significant races for local voters. Pennsylvania does not have a U.S. Senate seat up for election that year, as the state's Senate seats follow 2028 and 2024/2030 election cycles. Pennsylvania's Governor and Lieutenant Governor will appear on the ballot, as gubernatorial elections occur during midterm years on four-year cycles. All Pennsylvania state representatives, who serve two-year terms, will be on the ballot; the borough is located in the 10th Legislative District. Half of the Pennsylvania State Senate seats will be contested, as senators serve four-year staggered terms; voters should verify whether their state senate district holds an election in 2026. Lawrence County row offices may also appear on the ballot depending on term schedules, potentially including county commissioner seats, sheriff (four-year term), and other county positions. The county elections office will provide a complete list of races as the election approaches. Pennsylvania extended mail-in voting to all registered voters in 2019, eliminating the need for an excuse to vote by mail. Voters can request a mail-in ballot online at https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsenteeApplication or by submitting a paper application to the Lawrence County Elections Office. Applications must be received by 5:00 PM the Tuesday before election day. Completed mail-in ballots must be received by the Lawrence County elections office by 8:00 PM on election day, postmarks don't count, as the ballot must physically arrive by that deadline. Voters may also return mail-in ballots in person to the elections office or to drop boxes if the county provides them. First-time voters who registered by mail may need to include identification with their mail-in ballot. The county offers ballot tracking so voters can confirm their mail-in ballot was received and counted.