2021 Primary Election Day In Bucks Co.: What's On The Ballot

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — The 2021 primary election in Pennsylvania is Tuesday, May 18 and several municipal races are on the ballot for local voters to decide.

Races in Bucks County range from school board directors and tax collectors to township commissioners and judges. Many of the races that appear on the ballots are uncontested in the primary, meaning that the only real decision voters will need to make will come in the general election in November.

To view the Democratic ballot in your town, go here.

To view the Republican ballot, go here.

The nonpartisan ballot is here.

The ballot will also include questions on proposed constitutional amendments. Four questions are on the ballot, and two of them relate to the governor's powers. A "yes" vote from the public would take these powers away. You can learn more here.

In Bucks County, incumbent Sheriff Milt Warrell, a Democrat, faces a worthy primary challenger in Mark Lomax, who has the backing of the Bucks County Democratic Committee. Fred Harran is the only Republican running for the position.

In the race for county controller, candidates Andrew Warren, a former Bucks County commissioner, and Pamela Van Blunk, a local attorney, are both seeking the Republican nomination. The winner will take on Democratic incumbent Neale Dougherty in the November general election.

Bucks County District Attorney Matthew Weintraub, a Republican, is seeking another four-year term but does not have a primary challenger. Antonetta Stancu, a Democrat, is the only candidate running against him.

Polls will open Tuesday, May 18 at 7 a.m. Voters can cast ballots up until 8 p.m. If you're not sure where your polling place is, use this online tool to find out where to vote.