Running for Office Information and Resources
Running for Office Information and Resources
Individuals who are interested in running for office should know:
- The responsibilities and duties of the office they wish to seek
- The qualifications necessary to hold that office
- The legal rules and regulations regarding campaign finance reporting in Pennsylvania
The links and resources on this page provide more information to help potential candidates get started. If you have further questions or concerns, please contact the Election Services office.
Nomination Petitions
The nomination petition period for the 2025 Municipal Primary ended on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The last day to file objections to nomination petitions was Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
The last day for a candidate to withdraw a filed nomination petition is Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Links
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Unofficial Candidate List - 2025 Municipal Primary
This unofficial candidate list includes all eligible candidates for the 2025 Municipal Primary, in ballot order based on the ballot position lottery held on March 20, 2025.
- 2025 Primary - Unofficial List of Offices to be Elected
- Candidate Request for Free Walking List
- Write-in Candidate Information
- How to do a Write-In using ExpressVote
Resources
If you are a current candidate, or planning to run for office, please review the information and resources available on this page.
If you are interested in becoming a Constable, we have put together resources to get you started.
All candidates and political committees must periodically report their contributions and expenditures. We have put together related resources.
Watcher / Observer Information
Watcher Information - Polling Place Watcher
Request form needs to be dropped off or emailed to the Election Services office prior to the Election in order for certificates to be processed; please allow two (2) days for processing. Email request or drop the list off at Berks County Election Services, 633 Court Street, 1st Floor, Reading, PA 19601.
Observer Information - Canvass Observer
Please refer to the Rules and Regulations below. For more information, contact the Election Services office at 610-478-6490 or email us.
Regulations On Posting Campaign Signs
No Signs are PERMITTED on County owned Properties
Candidates are urged to contact the property owner if it’s private property and the municipality if it’s public property to check for any local sign ordinances in addition to the information posted on this website. For state-owned roads, candidates should contact PennDOT to see if any sign rules are in place.
Signs MUST be 10 feet from the entrance to the Polling Place on the day of the Election.