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The primary election on May 18 has no national and few state ballot spots up for grabs, but does have something for everyone. Because there are three proposed constitutional amendments and a state referendum to be decided, independent and third-party voters are part of this election.
The predominantly-local election includes those seeking seats on borough councils, township supervisors and school boards. A handful of county row offices are contested this year, including treasurer, register and recorder, and sheriff posts in both Mifflin and Juniata counties.
Mifflin County voters have magisterial district judges up for re-election. Juniata County voters — along with those in Perry County — will select candidates for a Common Pleas Court judgeship in the 41st Judicial District, which the two counties share (likewise, Snyder and Union counties will choose who will run for a judgeship in the 17th district).