The candidate lists for the 2025 primary municipal election for Fayette County have been announced. Primary election day is May 20. The last day to register to vote in the primary is May 5. The last d...

Mon Valley voters will see primary election battles on May 20 in multiple offices — from judicial and county executive posts to mayoral and school board seats. Only those registered as Democrats or Re...

For the MVI Lorraine Smith, a 15-year resident of Charleroi and dedicated community member, is proud to announce her candidacy for Charleroi Borough Council. A registered Republican, Smith said she br...

Registrants of each major party will go to the polls to choose nominees in closed primaries on May 20. The primary election is less than a month away as voters registered as Democrats and Republicans ...

For the MVI Clarion County native Maria Battista announced her bid for judge of the Pennsylvania Superior Court. Battista has over 15 years of legal experience in civil, criminal and administrative la...

Lifelong Belle Vernon area resident William R. Hrach announced his candidacy for a seat on the Belle Vernon Area School Board. “As a lifelong member of our community, a graduate of BVA High School, an...

For the MVI Kevin Squires recently announced he will run for reelection to the West Mifflin Area School Board. Squires, 32, is seeking his second four-year term. A long-time resident of West Mifflin, ...

Many candidates are crossfiled to represent both political parties. By STACY WOLFORD Managing Editor swolford@yourmvi.com The races for open seats on Valley-wide school boards promise to be among the ...

For the MVI Chad J. Licht, a 2024 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School, recently announced he is seeking a seat on the Elizabeth Forward School Board. A student at the Community College of Allegh...

For the MVI North Belle Vernon resident Jack Curran announced his candidacy for Belle Vernon Area School Board. A graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing, Curr...

A judge determined that the Monessen mayor’s only challenger didn’t have enough qualifying signatures. Monessen Mayor Ron Mozer will run unopposed in his reelection bid after Democratic challenger Mar...

Three candidates are on the ballot in the traditionally Democratic 35th District. Not only will Mon Valley voters decide Tuesday who assumes office in Legislative District 35, but the special election...

Only those registered as Democrats or Republicans by May 5 will be permitted to cast a vote. By STACY WOLFORD swolford@yourmvi.com Mon Valley voters will see primary election battles on May 20 in mult...

For the MVI Carla Payne-Harrison, a lifelong resident of West Mifflin and Titan graduate, has announced her candidacy for West Mifflin Borough Council. With a deep commitment to community service, hou...

Elizabeth Township police Chief Ken Honick announced his candidacy on Tuesday. For the MVI Elizabeth Township Police Chief Ken Honick announced his candidacy for the Elizabeth Forward School Board. In...

The Republican register of wills and coroner will face challengers in the May primary election. No Democratic candidates have filed to run for Westmoreland County row offices this year, further weaken...

James “Jimi” Quattro announced his candidacy for the position of Magisterial District Judge for District Court 10-1-03 located in Monessen. This court covers the municipalities of Monessen, North Bell...

The Mon Valley Independent is publishing candidate announcements for the May 20 municipal primary election. Announcements (only one per candidate) will be accepted through April 25 and may include bio...

Pat Phillips, a lifelong Washington County resident, announced his candidacy for Washington County controller in the May 20 primary election. A Canonsburg resident, Phillips brings over 30 years of ex...

For the MVI Magisterial District Judge Wayne P. Vlasic announced he will seek reelection by issuing the following campaign announcement: “My promise: I have served the citizens of District 101-03, whi...