Bryn Mawr, Gladwyne Voter Guide 2020: What You Need To Know

BRYN MAWR-GLADWYNE, PA — The Nov. 3 election is fast approaching, with potentially the most hotly contested presidential race ever coinciding with local races.

The race that will drive most people to the polls is the presidential one, with Republican incumbent Donald Trump squaring off against Democratic presidential nominee and former vice president Joe Biden.

But in the Bryn Mawr and Gladwyne areas, U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon is facing a challenge from Republican Dasha Pruett in the 5th Congressional District.

Democrat incumbent Mary Jo Daley from the 148th District will take on Republican challenger Allen Anderson

In the 149th district, Democrat incumbent Tim Briggs is facing off against Republican William Michael.

Jennifer O'Mara, a Democrat in the 165th District, which includes parts of Radnor Township, is being challenged by Republican Robert Smythe Jr.

And incumbent Democrat Greg Vitali in the 166th District, which includes parts of Radnor and Lower Merion Township, faces Republican challenger Christine Boyle.

In state races, incumbent Democratic Attorney General Josh Shapiro is being challenged by Republican Heather Heidelbaugh, a Pittsburgh attorney. For auditor general, Democrat Nina Ahmad faces Republican Timothy DeFoor. For state treasurer, Democrat Joe Torsella will face Republican Stacy Garrity.

Here is what you need to know about the election:

MAIL-IN AND ABSENTEE BALLOTING

In Pennsylvania, you can choose to vote by mail by requesting an absentee or mail-in ballot.

Absentee ballot: If you plan to be out of the municipality on election day, or if you have a disability or illness, you should request this ballot which requires you to list a reason for your ballot.

Mail-in ballot: Any voter may apply for a mail-in ballot. There is no reason needed.

Here is where and when you can return your ballot:

• Ludington Library — 5 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr (See hours here)
• Radnor Township Building — 301 Iven Ave.; open 24 hours a day, seven days a week until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3

Delaware County residents will find sample ballots here.

Montgomery County residents can find sample ballots here.

VOTING IN PERSON

With few exceptions, the county will return to the same polling places that were used for the November 2019 election. A few precincts have been identified as ones in which an election cannot or should not be held such as a senior living facility, while others have construction going on that will prohibit use.

Currently, the division is seeking new locations for those polling places and will work with the municipality and our Board of Elections to identify alternative locations. New polling locations must be ADA accessible and must be located in the voting precinct, or an adjacent precinct.

Delaware County polling locations are listed here.

Find your polling place in Montgomery County here.

Polling places open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Anyone in line at 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

Cleaning materials will be available at polling places, and social distancing will be enforced.

Voters will be asked to wear a face covering in compliance with the state order. Those who arrive without a face covering will be offered one.

For full coverage of the 2020 election in Pennsylvania, go here.