Polls are open in Lebanon County’s municipal primary election

Polls throughout Lebanon County are now open to voters for municipal primary elections.

They will close at 8 p.m. tonight, but anyone in line before 8 p.m. will be allowed to cast a ballot.

Pennsylvania has closed primaries, which means Democratic and Republican voters can only vote in their respective primaries. Candidates who cross-filed will be listed on both parties’ ballots. Anyone registered as an independent or third-party voter will not be able to participate in the primary.

LebTown published a list of the candidates running.

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Readers following LebTown’s coverage can expect follow-up stories on the Lebanon County election office, the Lebanon mayoral race, and Palmyra municipal races.

The major countywide results to watch are in the Republican race for district attorney nominee, where incumbent Pier Hess Graf is facing challenger Michael Light. With no Democrats filed, the winner will be the only candidate on the ballot in November.

The Lebanon Republican mayoral race is pitting incumbent Sherry Capello against challenger Damian Vargas. Sharon Zook, also a Republican, is running a write-in campaign after she was removed from the ballot following a court ruling.

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The winner of the Republican primary will face Democrat Cesar Liriano — the only Democrat running — in the November general election.

Here are a few things to know before you go:

• In-person voters can check their polling place online.
• First-time voters must bring a valid ID to cast a ballot.
• Polls are typically busiest first thing in the morning, around lunch, and after the workday ends. Primary elections don’t bring as many voters as the general elections, but voters should consider stopping by the polls at the slower times to keep lines short.
• Polls close at 8 p.m. Voters in line before 8 p.m. will still be allowed to cast a ballot.
• Voters who choose to submit a mail ballot must have theirs in possession of election officials at the Lebanon County Municipal Building, 400 S. 8th St., Lebanon, by 8 p.m. A postmark by 8 p.m. on May 20 is not sufficient.