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30-05-2025
- Business
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With write-ins counted, Frank Peranteau stands alone on ballot for Bristol Borough mayor
Frank W. Peranteau, Sr. has likely clinched the Bristol Borough mayorship after Bucks County finalized the write-in totals for the race's Republican primary this week. Peranteau, a former police chief who retired as district judge in 2023, ran against incumbent Ralph DiGuiseppe III in the Democratic primary, beating DiGuiseppe, who is also the son of the current borough council president, by just a couple dozen votes, according to unofficial results. Both candidates also received write-in votes for the Republican primary, which the county prioritized canvassing this week upon request from the campaigns since it was a close race, a county spokesperson confirmed. Since there were no named candidates in the Republican primary, only write-in votes were received for that race. Peranteau received 266 write-ins for the Republican primary to DiGuiseppe's 169 votes, clinching both primaries for Peranteau and likely handing him the mayor post since there will be no race in the general election in November. Chuck Norris and Scott Pressler, a right-wing voting organizer, also received one write-in vote each in the Republican primary. Three write-in votes were invalid, because the voter filled in the bubble but didn't write a name, the spokesperson said. DiGuiseppe, a realtor and former school board president, took office in 2022 upon the death of then-Mayor Joe Saxton. Peranteau, then a district judge, was the one to swear DiGuiseppe in as the new mayor. The new mayor will serve a four-year term, governing with borough council in this Delaware River town of about 10,000 residents that has seen new housing and redevelopment and growth of its business district in recent years. This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Frank Peranteau beats Ralph DiGuiseppe III for Bristol Borough mayor
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Politics
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With no challengers in primaries, Bucks County row office races set for November
Row office candidates in Bucks County did not face primary challenges Tuesday. Each ran unopposed, guaranteeing each a place on the general election ballot Nov. 4. Look for these races to be hard-fought contests as Democrats try to take back some of these offices from the Republican block that now holds them. Because there is no county commissioner race in 2025, the Democrats will remain in control of county government and its budget. Here's how the general election is shaping up: Democrat: Joe Jennifer Schorn (incumbent). More: Former Bucks County solicitor is challenging the incumbent DA. Who else is on the ballot? Democrat: Daniel Leo Fred Harran (incumbent). Democrat: Donna Colleen Christian (incumbent). Democrat: Robin Dan McPhillips (incumbent). Democrat: Neale Pamela Van Blunk (incumbent). This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Bucks County sheriff, DA, controller, register of wills, prothonotary
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
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Bensalem GOP voters to pick township council candidates in contested primary Tuesday
Bensalem Republican voters will go to the polls in the GOP primary for township council on Tuesday. Four candidates are vying for the party nomination and to appear on the November ballot for three seats on the council. There are uncontested primaries for the Republican nomination for council and both parties' nominations for mayor, setting up races for the general election in the fall in one of Bucks County's largest towns. The primary is Tuesday and polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and mail-in ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. Bucks County election results will be available Tuesday night after the polls close. The candidates in the GOP primary for council are: Stacey Champion Michelle Benitez Will Walker Yagnesh Chokski Champion and Benitez are incumbent council members and are endorsed by the township Republican Party along with Walker and Mayor Joe DiGirolamo, who is running unposed in his primary. This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Bensalem voters to pick GOP party candidates for township council
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
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Voters in Central Bucks School District to cast their ballots for school board directors
Four seats on the Central Bucks school board are up for election this year with eight candidates vying for those spots. The winners of the party primaries will face off in the November general election, seeking either a two-year or four-year term in Regions 2 and 3 in a district that has experienced a tidal wave of controversy, including a federal court ruling which found district officials in violation of the Equal Pay Act and investigations into abuse allegations at Jamison Elementary School. All eight candidates are cross-filed, which means they will each appear on both Democratic and Republican ballots in the regions they would represent. The primary is Tuesday and polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and mail-in ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. Bucks County election results will be available Tuesday night after the polls close. Candidates running for a four-year term in Region 2 (vote for one): Andrew Miller, registered to vote as a Republican Amanda O'Connor Candidates running for a two-year term in Region 3 (vote for one): Brenda Bagonis, registered to vote as a Republican David Comalli, registered to vote as a Democrat Candidates running for a four-year term in Region 3 (vote for two): Katrina O. Filiatrault, registered to vote as a Democrat Daniel Kimicata, registered to vote as a Democrat Elizabeth Betty Santoro, registered to vote as a Republican Roman Szewczuk, registered to vote as a Republican This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Central Bucks school board primary election includes eight candidates
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
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Bucks County votes today in the 2025 primary. Follow here for updates, election results
Visit and refresh this page throughout the day for news and notes on the Pennsylvania primary in Bucks County and across the commonwealth. Welcome to Primary Day in Pennsylvania. While the election season of 2025 hasn't grabbed the same headlines of last year's presidential race and down ballot contests, there are still important decision for voters to make. Votes in contested primaries today will set up the races that will appear on the ballot in the general election Nov. 4. Some of those races will likely decide the ultimate winner as some of Tuesday's top-vote getters won't face any opposition in the fall for council seats and mayor posts around the county. But, remember primaries are party affairs. If you aren't registered as either Democrat or Republican, you'll need to sit this one out at the polls. Pennsylvania is a closed primary state, meaning only registered party members have a vote. So let's get into it. Check back here early and often for updates throughout the day and night for what's happening at the polls in Bucks County, news from around the state and of course election results once counting begins and tallies are in Tuesday night. The primary in Pennsylvania is Tuesday, May 20. -Bruce Siwy Be informed: Eight things to know before Tuesday's primary in Bucks County Polls in Pennsylvania are to open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. If you're in line at your polling place by 8 p.m., you should be permitted to vote. Don't leave the line. -Bruce Siwy This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Who is running in Bucks County primaries? Who is on the ballot
