Update on June 2 General Primary Election
Plans are in place for the June 2 General Primary Election in Potter County. Director of
Elections Sandra Lewis reports that the many uncertainties that surrounded the election
following the declaration of emergency as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic
have now been resolved.
A variety of Republican and Democratic nominations will be decided by voters. Offices
ranging from President of the United States to member of the Pa. House of Representatives
will be filled this year. All offices on each party ballot can be seen in the samples that have
been posted at pottercountypa.net (click on Elections/Voter Registration Department).
All 32 voting precincts in Potter County will be open from 7 am to 8 pm. A list of polling places
is available on the website, pottercountypa.net. Only registered Republicans and Democrats
are eligible to cast ballots in the respective primaries.
Director Lewis points out that this election marks the debut of the expanded vote-by-mail
options that have already proven to be popular in Potter County. Approximately 2,000 voters
have requested absentee or mail-in ballots. Those voters are not eligible to vote at the polls
on June 2, except by provisional ballot.
Absentee and mail-in ballots must be received by the Board of Elections Office at the
Gunzburger Building no later than 8 p.m. on June 2.
Safety precautions will be in place. Voters are urged to wear a mask in order to protect
themselves, other voters and poll workers from any potential spread of the COVID-19
coronavirus. Hand sanitizer will be available at each polling place. If they wish, voters may
bring their own pens for provisional ballots and to sign the poll books. Black or blue ballpoint
pens are preferred. Voters are also encouraged to bring their own gloves to use to vote on
the machines, if they so wish to.
The Pa. Dept. of State has established a very informative and user-friendly website for
Pennsylvania voters, available at votespa.com.
Anyone with questions or concerns should call the Potter County Elections/Voter Registration
office at (814) 274-8467.
