2021 Primary Election: Here’s a look at the contested races in Perry County
Posted May 11, 2021
One seat on the Court of Common Pleas for the 41st Judicial District, which includes both Perry and Juniata counties will be on the ballot this year. There are three candidates to fill the court vacancy of former President Judge Kathy Morrow. File photo of the Perry County Courthouse. DAN GLEITER/The Patriot-NewsDan Gleiter/The Patriot-News
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Beyond statewide elections and ballot questions, Perry County residents won’t see many contested races, but there are a few.
One seat on the Court of Common Pleas for the 41st Judicial District, which includes both Perry and Juniata counties will be on the ballot this year. There are three candidates running for judge to fill the court vacancy of former President Judge Kathy Morrow.
Primary results could settle some election races
Posted May 01, 2021
There are several contested municipal elections around Perry County that could be settled in the primary on May 18, while others simply set up a general election contested race for November, according to the candidates listed with the county Elections and Voter Registration office.
Marysville’s council is a prime example of a race that could be settled in the primary. It has three four-year seats up for grabs in the election with no Democratic candidates, but four Republicans vying for a seat. The candidates are: John D. Edkin Sr., Alexandria Snyder, David I. Magee and Leigh Ann M. Urban.