Visit a petition-signing event this week and help the Butler County Democratic Committee gather signatures for our candidates. Nominating petitions are required of all candidates who want to appear on the primary election ballot.
MARCH 4: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Steamfitters Technology Center, 230 Wise Rd., Harmony 16037
Meet with candidates for the following offices who need your help to launch their election journey:
- Lt. Governor
- Governor
- U.S. Representative
- U.S. Senator
Details are still being finalized, but candidates who have tentatively agreed to appear include Lt. Governor: Austin Davis and Brian Sims; Governor: Josh Shapiro; U.S. Representative, 16th District: Dan Pastore and Rick Telesz; and U.S. Senator: Rep. Conor Lamb, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, and state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta.
MARCH 1: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m, 115 West Jefferson St., Butler, PA 16001
Let’s celebrate Democracy! Join us at our Butler office to sign candidate nominating petitions, watch President Biden’s State of the Union address, and enjoy some refreshments. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., petitions will be available for candidates for Governor, Lt. Governor, U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator. Space for indoor attendance is limited, so please let us know asap if you will attend by emailing at ButlerPADems@gmail.com. A Zoom link will be available on request.
MARCH 6: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., South Butler Community Library (Saxonburg), 240 S. Main St. Saxonburg, 16056
COMING SOON: PETITIONS FOR STATE AND COUNTY OFFICES
Nominating petitions for candidates for PA House and Senate, as well as county and state Democratic Committee positions, are not available to sign yet. Those are on hold until a lawsuit over new maps designating state House and Senate boundaries is settled. Under Pennsylvania’s Constitution, the maps do not become law until the Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules on all appeals filed to the plan. The appeal period for challenges to the final plan expires on March 7, 2022.