07-05-2025
Girard and Wattsburg have races for borough council nominations on May 20
Only two Erie County boroughs have contested races in the May 20 municipal primary, both for Republican nominations for borough council.
Others have just enough or not enough candidates for available nominations.
One borough, Elgin, has no candidates at all — for nominations for mayor, three council seats, tax collector and two auditor positions.
Only Girard and Wattsburg borough Republicans will have a real choice of council candidates.
For a full list of those running for office in the municipal primary, check the candidates list on the Erie County website at
Girard Borough
Six Republicans are seeking four party nominations for seats on Girard Borough Council.
And with no Democrats running, municipal primary results will likely determine who will be elected to council in November.
The contenders include incumbent council members George Drushel and Jeanne Miller.
Also seeking nominations are Christopher Davis, Dee Dee Green, Jeff Orr and Simone Welsh.
Wattsburg Borough
Incumbent Councilwoman Sarah Van Der Volgen is among a field of four Republicans seeking three party nominations for Wattsburg Borough Council.
In 2023: 8 Erie-area boroughs have few or no candidates on ballot
Also seeking nominations are Cody Ayers, Andrew Wright and Joshua Ayers.
An incumbent councilman, Danny Carter, is the only Democrat on the ballot.
Contact Valerie Myers at vmyers@
This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Girard, Wattsburg council races highlight borough elections on May 20
