Here are the results from the 2023 municipal primary election, according to the latest summary data from the county.
We’ll keep this updated if changes are made in totals. With typos, suggestions, or corrections, please email editor@lebtown.com.
See results summary here (PDF).
See results precinct detail here (PDF).
Total Ballots Cast
- Democratic: 6,479
- Republican: 16,749
Turnout figures were not available as of publication time pending county release of the total number of registered voters.
We have marked projected winners with bolded italics.
Editor’s note: This article was updated on May 23 with write-in results.
Watch for more coverage from LebTown as the county continues to process election results.
Commissioner (3 seats total, 2 candidates per party in general election, 4-year term)
Democrat
- Diana Carpenter – 3,099
- Jo Ellen Litz – 4,285
- Michael Schroeder – 3,211
Republican
- William Bering – 6,599
- Mike Kuhn – 10,160
- Robert Phillips – 7,189
- Sharon Zook – 4,449
Controller (1 seat, 4-year term)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Robert Mettley – 14,405
Recorder of Deeds (1 seat, 4-year term)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Dawn Blauch – 14,677
Treasurer (1 seat, 4-year term)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Sallie Neuin – 14,579
Coroner (1 seat, 4-year term)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Jeffery Yocum – 14,833
Prothonotary (1 seat, 4-year term)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Barb Smith – 14,294
Court of Common Pleas Judge
Democrat
- Megan Ryland Tanner – 3,374
- Elizabeth Judd – 2,705
Republican
- Donna Long Brightbill – 8,884
- Elizabeth Judd – 2,703
- Megan Ryland Tanner – 4,494
Magisterial District Judge 52-03-01 (1 seat, 6-year term)
Democrat
- Anthony J. Verna Sr. – 1,549
Republican
- Anthony J. Verna Sr. – 4,954
Magisterial District Judge 52-03-03 (1 seat, 6-year term)
Democrat
- Kim Wolfe – 677
Republican
- Kim Wolfe – 2,213
Magisterial District Judge 52-03-05 (1 seat, 6-year term)
Democrat
- Cynthia Lyons – 1,198
Republican
- Michael Corricelli – 1,188
- Dennis Eckenrode – 597
- Cynthia Lyons – 910
- David Warner – 1,207
Annville-Cleona School Board (5 seats, 4-year term)
Democrat
- Brent M. Copenhaver – 327
- Sara Fiebig – 424
- Darren Grumbine – 313
- Heather J. Hostetter – 391
- Gordon Waldhausen – 386
Republican
- Brent M. Copenhaver – 1,025
- Robert Evans – 869
- Sara Fiebig – 910
- Darren Grumbine – 960
- Heather J. Hostetter – 1,203
- Gordon Waldhausen – 852
Cornwall-Lebanon School Board (5 seats, 4-year term)
Democrat
- Diana Carpenter – 1,332
- Betsy Garrett – 1,298
- Jeffery Snyder – 743
- Molly S. Miller – 1,117
- Jane Owsiak – 797
- Ruth Ann Schlegel – 1,026
- Christian M. Thomas – 884
- Susan Weiss – 1,287
Republican
- Diana Carpenter – 2,421
- Betsy Garrett – 1,409
- Tomomi Horning – 1,051
- Jeffery Snyder – 2,376
- Molly S. Miller – 1,508
- Jane Owsiak – 1,339
- Ruth Ann Schlegel – 3,031
- Christian M. Thomas – 1,776
- Susan Weiss – 2,361
Cornwall-Lebanon School Board (1 seat, 2-year term)
Democrat
- (Write-in) Christian Thomas – 85
Republican
- Jane Owsiak – 4,004
ELCO School Board (5 seats, 4-year term)
Democrat
- Jack B. Kahl – 499
- Howard W. Kramer – 464
- Jennifer Hassler – 644
- David Noyes – 548
- Megan Schaeffer – 672
Republican
- Jack B. Kahl – 1,205
- Howard W. Kramer – 1,261
- Joya Morrissey – 1,597
- David Noyes – 762
- Ray Ondrusek – 1,555
- Jean P. Santos – 1,234
- Megan Schaeffer – 1,092
Lebanon School Board (5 seats, 4-year term)
Democrat
- William Eckenroth – 430
- Jan Falk – 488
- Matthew Hershey – 462
- Cesar B. Liriano – 539
- Robert G. Okonak – 443
Republican
- Scott Barry – 789
- William Eckenroth – 764
- Jan Falk – 747
- Matthew Hershey – 749
- Robert G. Okonak – 785
Northern Lebanon School Board (5 seats, 4-year term)
Democrat
- Arianne Day – 264
- Barry Naum – 331
- Robb E. Faller – 312
- Joseph Murphy – 282
Republican
- Arianne Day – 942
- Robb E. Faller – 1,043
- Shen Kreiser – 1,159
- Benjamin Moyer – 1,766
- Joseph Murphy – 489
- Barry Naum – 1,519
- Troy E. Williams – 1,038
Northern Lebanon School Board (1 seat, 2-year term)
Democrat
- Michelle Bucks – 415
Republican
- Martha Blough – 1,184
- Michelle Bucks – 495
- Chantell Loser – 407
Palmyra School Board (5 seats, 4-year term)
Democrat
- Christine Fisher – 1,126
- Larry Geib – 901
- (Write-in) Dave Laudermilch
Republican
- Christine Fisher – 2,436
- Larry Geib – 2,180
- Alicia Haldeman – 1,993
- Jill Martin – 2,068
- (Write-in) Sue Gilligan – 354
Lebanon City Council (3 seats, 4-year term)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Sean Maguire – 770
- Brian Martin – 853
- (Write-in) George Potash – 109
Cleona Borough Council (5 seats, 4-year term)
Democrat
- Douglas A. Hartman – 83
Republican
- William O’Connor – 237
- Tricia S. Springer – 232
- Matthew J. Urban – 223
Cornwall Borough Council (3 seats, 4-year term)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Thomas E. Burton – 448
- Anthony J. Fitzgibbons – 513
- John Karinch – 629
- Nathan Walmer – 434
Jonestown Borough Council (4 seats, 4-year term)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Madisyn Breiner – 101
- Jeffrey Schott – 130
Mount Gretna Borough Council (2 seats, 4-year term)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Michael E. Bell – 20
Myerstown Borough Council (3 seats, 4-year term)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Stacy A. Hackman – 203
- Bryan L. Rittle – 192
Myerstown Borough Council (1 seats, 2-year term)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Samuel Moyer – 229
Palmyra Borough Council (3 seats)
Democrat
- (Write-in) Nancy Fleegle – 12
Republican
- (Write-in) Nancy Fleegle – 93
- (Write-in) Matthew Andrews – 51
- (Write-in) Beth Shearer – 29
Richland Borough Council (4 seats, 4-year term)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Kelly Bricker – 129
- Larry Hartman – 114
- Matthew Johnson – 138
- Robert Rittle – 118
Annville Township Commissioner (3 seats, 4-year term)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Henri Lively – 236
- Rex Moore – 251
- Anthony C. Perrotto – 233
West Lebanon Township Commissioner (3 seats, 4-year term)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Phylis Dryden – 49
- Justin Snyder – 54
- Michelle Testerman – 48
West Lebanon Township Commissioner (1 seat, 2-year term)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- (Write-in) Joseph Templin – 15
Bethel Township Supervisor (1 seat, 6-year term)
Democrat
- (Write-in) Michael Saphore – 31
Republican
- Beverly Martel – 172
- Michael Saphore – 500
East Hanover Township Supervisor (1 seat, 6-year term)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Dennis Grubb – 265
- Rodney T. Weaver – 146
Heidelberg Township Supervisor (1 seat)
Democrat
- (Write-in) Brandon Nye – 17
Republican
- Dustyn Miller – 157
- Brandon Nye – 189
- Stephen M. Martin – 192
Jackson Township Supervisor (1 seat)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Tom Houtz – 1,036
Millcreek Township Supervisor (1 seat)
Democrat
- John DeSantis – 121
Republican
- (Write-in) John DeSantis – 29
North Annville Township Supervisor (1 seat)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Adam Wolfe – 376
North Cornwall Township Supervisor (1 seat)
Democrat
- (Write-in) William Yeagley – 15
Republican
- William J. Yeagley – 594
- Chad S. Patrick – 204
North Lebanon Township Supervisor (1 seat)
Democrat
- (Write-in) Ed Brensinger – 33
Republican
- Edward A. Brensinger – 789
- Allen D. Heagy – 728
North Londonderry Township Supervisor (1 seat)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Barry D. Riegle – 1,400
South Annville Township Supervisor (1 seat)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Dale L. Hoover – 456
South Lebanon Township Supervisor (1 seat)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Robert M. Griffiths – 592
- Jeffrey Chernich – 531
South Londonderry Township Supervisor (1 seat)
Democrat
- (Write-in) Calvin Clements – 32
Republican
- Jack A. Custer – 1,059
Swatara Township Supervisor (1 seat)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Rick Kreitzer – 502
Union Township Supervisor (1 seat)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Kerry McCrary – 364
West Cornwall Township Supervisor (1 seat)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Dennis Tulli – 311
Heidelberg Township Audit (1 seat, 2-year term)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Jeffrey R. Halye – 437
Jackson Township Audit (1 seat, 2-year term)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Kevin R. Williams – 1,025
North Annville Township Audit (1 seat, 2-year term)
Democrat
None filed.
Republican
- Jared Alan Balsbaugh – 363
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