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Election board tells potential candidates Pennsylvania code forbids holding two election posts
Carbon County Commissioners / Boards · February 19, 2026
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Summary
At the Feb. 19 election board meeting, staff clarified that state election code bars holding two election positions and said applicants who win multiple spots are asked to choose which office they will retain rather than being forced to resign by staff.
The election board met Feb. 19 and approved minutes from its Jan. 15 meeting. Board staff addressed concerns that arose when candidates or write-in electors appear to hold multiple local election positions after a runoff or draw.
Staff and a board member told the…
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