2025 Lackawanna County election guide

Tuesday is Election Day, and voters headed to the polls will select the candidates they want to be seated on the state appellate courts and represent them in local judicial positions, municipal boards and councils, school boards and some county row offices. You can view sample ballots for Tuesday’s election here.

Here’s what voters need to know about the election:

Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Control of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court will be at stake when voters cast yes or no votes on whether to retain three justices from the high court’s 5-2 Democratic majority.

Partisan control of the court could have major implications for the 2028 presidential race, since justices might be asked to rule on election disputes, as they did in 2020. Spending on Tuesday’s contests is on track to exceed $15 million as Republicans have campaigned to end the majority and Democrats have responded.

If all three justices are ousted, a deadlock in the confirmation process to replace them could result in a court tied at 2-2. An election to fill any vacant seats for full 10-year terms would be held in 2027.

Who else is on the ballot?

Reporters of The Times-Tribune reached out to candidates running in special elections for Lackawanna County commissioner and county clerk of judicial records. They also interviewed candidates in contested races for borough and city councils, mayor and school boards.

Abingtons

Abingtons to see races between many incumbents, challengers

Downvalley / Midvalley / North Pocono / Upvalley

Data centers hot topic in Archbald, Valley View races

Mayors of Dunmore, Olyphant and Dickson City seek reelection

Lackawanna County commissioner

Election preview: Commissioner candidates seek opportunity to serve

Lackawanna county row offices

County row offices contested after quiet primary election

School board races

Scranton School Board candidates outline plans for district

Candidates seek school board seats in Lackawanna County