South Pittsburgh Reporter - Serving South Pittsburgh Since 1939

Nominating petitions for all elected offices appearing on the May 19 Municipal Primary ballot, except statewide judicial and Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas races, are now available.

 Nominating petitions may be obtained by visiting the Elections Division in Room 601 of the County Office Building located at 542 Forbes Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh. The office is open between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For questions or additional information, call 412-350-4528.

 Candidates for statewide judicial and Allegheny Court of Common Pleas races may obtain petitions by contacting the Commonwealth’s Bureau of Commissions, Elections & Legislation at 717-787-5280, or by visiting http://www.dos.state.pa.us/bcel.

 Due to changes in the Pennsylvania Election Code, petitions issued by the Allegheny County Elections Division in prior years cannot be used by candidates for this year’s election cycle.