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1 month ago | goerie.com | A.J. Rao |Kevin Flowers |Ed Palattella |Valerie Myers

Voters in Erie County can hit the polls between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. May 20 for the municipal primary election. There is no-excuse mail-in voting allowed in the state, but the deadline to register to vote was May 5. Follow GoErie.com throughout primary day for updates. Return once the polls close at 8 p.m. for more frequent reports throughout the night. Check out our Erie County voters' guide to find out all you need to know before you vote.

Mar 17, 2025 | goerie.com | Kevin Flowers |A.J. Rao

Erie County's deadline for filing nominating petitions was March 12. Dozens of elected positions are on the ballot in the May 20 municipal primary, including Erie mayor, Erie County executive, and city council seats. Incumbent Mayor Joe Schember is seeking a third term and faces competition from other Democrats and Republicans. Three Erie County Council seats are also on the ballot, with incumbents facing challengers in some districts.

Mar 17, 2025 | yahoo.com | Kevin Flowers |A.J. Rao

Tuesday was the filing deadline for candidates planning to run in the May 20 municipal primary. The filing of nominating petitions helps bring into focus what the ballot will look like when voters head to the polls. There are dozens of races in Erie County this year, including contests for Erie mayor; county executive; city council; county council; county judge; controller; sheriff; and clerk of records. AdvertisementHere are some of the marquee races.