Marple, Newtown Primary Election Voter Guides: Who's Running, Where To Vote

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — Pennsylvanians will cast their votes for governor, Congress and state representatives during the May 19 primary election.

Here's what Marple and Newtown residents should know ahead of Election Day.

When To Vote

Polls will be open for in-person voting from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19.

Delaware County also has several secure drop boxes where you can submit your mail-in or absentee ballot. Some are open 24/7 while others have select hours. But all drop boxes will close at 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Where To Vote

If you plan to vote in-person and aren't sure where to cast your ballot, you can find your polling place here.

Who's On The Ballot

Most of the primaries are uncontested. But there are some exceptions, including the Republican race for lieutenant governor and the Democratic primary for State House of Representatives in District 166, which includes part of Marple Township.

Here are the candidates in races that both Marple and Newtown residents will vote on:

Governor (Democratic Party, vote for one)

• Josh Shapiro

Governor (Republican Party, vote for one)

• Stacy Garrity

Lt. Governor (Dem., vote for one)

• Austin Davis

Lt. Governor (Rep., vote for one)

• John Ventre
• Jason Richey

U.S. House of Representatives, Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District (Dem., vote for one)

• Mary Gay Scanlon

U.S. House of Representatives, Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District (Rep., vote for one)

• Nick Manganaro

Pennsylvania State Senator, 26th District (Dem., vote for one)

• Tim Kearney

Pennsylvania State Senator, 26th District (Rep., vote for one)

• Alfe Goodwin

Marple and Newtown residents will have different races in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections. Newtown is in House District 168, while Marple is split between Districts 165 and 166:

• District 165: Marple Township Ward 4, Division 2 and Wards 5 through 7.
• District 166: Marple Township Wards 1 through 3 and Ward 4, Divisions 1 and 3.

FOR ALL NEWTOWN RESIDENTS:

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 168th District (Dem., vote for one)

• Lisa A. Borowski

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 168th District (Rep., vote for one)

• Kathryn Buckley

FOR MARPLE RESIDENTS IN HOUSE DISTRICT 165:

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 165th District (Dem., vote for one)

• Jennifer O'Mara

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 165th District (Rep., vote for one)

• Deirdre McCleary

FOR MARPLE RESIDENTS IN HOUSE DISTRICT 166:

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 166th District (Dem., vote for one)

• Greg Vitali
• Judy Trombetta

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 166th District (Rep., vote for one)

• Joe Walker

Many voters will also elect members to their party's respective committees.

Click here to view your sample ballot.

For more information, visit Delco's election webpage.