What you need to know to vote in Pennsylvania's May 19 primary

Pennsylvania’s May 19 primary election will decide party nominees for November’s midterm ballot, including all 18 U.S. House seats, state Senate, and state House races. Polls operate from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on voting day. The gubernatorial race features incumbent Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro, unopposed in his primary, and Republican challenger Stacy Garrity, who must also select a running mate. In the U.S. House, Summer Lee, the Democratic incumbent in Pennsylvania’s 12th District, faces challenger Will Parker, while Beaver County Sheriff Tony Guy and business owner Jesse James Vodvarka compete in the 17th District to challenge Democratic incumbent Chris Deluzio in the fall. Other contested races include state Senate District 46 and open seats in Butler County’s 12th House District and Allegheny County’s 45th District. Pittsburgh voters will also decide a ballot question regarding public notice requirements for City Council hearings. Independent voters can vote on this measure without selecting a party nominee. First-time voters or those voting at a new polling place must present valid identification, such as a driver’s license, passport, or utility bill. Voters can locate their polling place and view a sample ballot online. Those with unreturned mail-in ballots must submit them by the election day deadline to county election offices or polling places. Election officials advise against mailing ballots on the final day. In case of issues at the polls, voters should contact a judge of elections or call 1-877-PA-VOTES.