Polls across Pennsylvania are now open for those voting in person in this year’s primary election.
Polling places opened at 7 a.m. They will close at 8 p.m.
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All 1,327 precincts in Allegheny County opened as planned for Election Day, according to Abigail Gardner, an Allegheny County spokeswoman.
About 120 county workers were sworn in at the warehouse and have begun the process of pre-canvassing the more than 80,000 mail-in ballots that have already been returned.
Voters will be able to hand in mail-in ballots at the County Office Building until 8 p.m. The Post Office will continue to deliver ballots to the warehouse throughout the day.
What’s at stake?
The primary will decide the Democratic and Republican nominees for the pivotal midterm election in November.
Pennsylvania has a closed primary system in which Republicans and Democrats can vote only for candidates in their respective parties. But all voters in Pittsburgh — including independents and members of third parties — will be able to vote on a ballot question about public hearing notices.
To find your polling place, check online at the state’s website.
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Most races are uncontested in this year’s primary. There are about a dozen contested nomination battles across Southwestern Pennsylvania.
They include a contested race for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor, with Allegheny County GOP Chairman Jason Richey facing Hempfield’s John Ventre, a retired UPS executive. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis is unopposed in the Democratic primary.
U.S. Rep. Summer Lee, D-Swissvale, is facing a primary challenge from Pittsburgh’s William Parker in the 12th Congressional District, while Beaver County Sheriff Tony Guy and Robinson’s Jesse James Vodvarka are seeking the Republican nomination to run against U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Fox Chapel, in the 17th District.
There are nearly a dozen contested races for state House and Senate.
This story will be updated.
