Pittston, Pennsylvania Public Records

Pennsylvania residents can register to vote online at https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/VoterRegistrationApplication.aspx through the state Department of State website. Registration must be completed 15 days before any election. Applicants need to be U.S. Citizens, Pennsylvania residents for at least 30 days before the election, and at least 18 years old by Election Day. A Pennsylvania driver's license or PennDOT ID card number serves as acceptable identification. First-time voters must provide proof of identification when casting their ballot. The state also permits same-day voter registration changes for address updates at the Luzerne County election office. Municipal elections in the city include races for Mayor and City Council members. The local government operates under a Mayor-Council structure, with the Mayor serving a four-year term alongside seven City Council members who serve four-year staggered terms. Pennsylvania holds municipal elections in odd-numbered years during the municipal primary in May and the general election in November. The most recent elections took place in November 2023, with the next scheduled for November 2027. Residents can find information about local candidates, ballot questions, and municipal issues through the county Bureau of Elections and the city's official website. Voters can locate their assigned polling place using the Pennsylvania Department of State's polling place lookup tool at https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/PollingPlaceInfo.aspx. Users simply enter their address to view their polling location, sample ballots, and district information. Polling places throughout the city have historically included schools, community centers, and municipal buildings across its various wards. Publicly accessible election records in Pennsylvania include voter registration lists (available for purchase by campaigns and political organizations), campaign finance reports filed through the Pennsylvania Department of State at https://www.campaignfinanceonline.pa.gov/, candidate petitions and filings, and precinct-level election results. The county Bureau of Elections publishes unofficial results on election night and certified results after canvassing. Historical election data can be requested directly from the Bureau. In the November 2024 presidential election, Luzerne County reported approximately 165,000 registered voters with turnout reaching approximately 64-67%, reflecting strong engagement in the presidential race. The county has emerged as a key swing county in Pennsylvania politics, with highly competitive results in recent statewide and national elections. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature several significant races for local voters. Pennsylvania will hold gubernatorial and lieutenant governor elections, as gubernatorial terms run four years with the next election in 2026. The state legislature elections will include all 203 State House seats (two-year terms) and half of the 50 State Senate seats (four-year staggered terms); residents will participate in these legislative races based on their districts. Pennsylvania does not have a U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2026, as Senator Bob Casey and Senator John Fetterman are on different election cycles. Luzerne County will likely have county-level offices on the ballot, potentially including County Council seats and row offices depending on term schedules. Local questions or ballot measures may appear based on municipal or school district issues. Voters should check with the county Bureau of Elections as the election approaches for a complete list of races and candidates. Pennsylvania offers mail-in voting under Act 77, passed in 2019. Any registered voter can request a mail-in ballot without providing a reason. Applications can be submitted online at https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsenteeApplication/ up to seven days before Election Day. Mail-in ballots must be received by the Luzerne County election office by 8:00 PM on Election Day to be counted. Voters can also request annual mail-in ballot applications to automatically receive applications for each election. Absentee ballots are available for voters who will be absent from their municipality on Election Day, have a disability or illness, or have employment duties that prevent them from voting in person. The application process mirrors that of mail-in ballots. Completed ballots can be returned by mail, deposited in official ballot drop boxes, or delivered in person to the Luzerne County Bureau of Elections.