Last updated: May 16, 2017 - 11:43pm
People across the state are going to the polls today to choose the Democratic and Republican candidates who will run for local offices in the fall. We'll update election results in contested races as we have them after the polls close at 8 p.m. Finalized unofficial results will list winners in BOLD.
• The district judge race in the Nescopeck, Salem Township and Shickshinny region of Luzerne County
COLUMBIA COUNTY (Updated 9:48 p.m., 42 of 42 precincts reporting)
BERWICK MAYOR - REPUBLICAN
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Jeremy Talanca | 139 |
| Kirk Bower | 215 |
BLOOMSBURG TOWN COUNCIL - DEMOCRATIC (vote for three)
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Sandy Davis | 144 |
| Sylvia Costa | 141 |
| James Garman | 297 |
| Vince DeMelfi | 222 |
| Bonnie S. Crawford | 317 |
BENTON TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR - REPUBLICAN
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Matthew Good | 48 |
| Richard Ashelman | 61 |
BENTON TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR - DEMOCRATIC
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Edward Lukashewski | 20 |
| Gerald W. Houseweart | 27 |
CATAWISSA MAYOR - REPUBLICAN
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Frank Jeff Achy | 38 |
| Tim Benner | 45 |
MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR - DEMOCRATIC
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Roger C. Mowery Jr. | 67 |
| James R. Disidoro | 47 |
BERWICK SCHOOL BOARD - REPUBLICAN (vote for four, 5 of 5 Luzerne precincts reporting)
| Candidates | Votes |
|---|---|
| Rhonda G. Wieners | 459 |
| Maryann M. Kovalewski | 661 |
| Christy Monico | 758 |
| Ron Robsock | 499 |
| Keith D. Hess | 833 |
| Jon A. Morell | 530 |
BERWICK SCHOOL BOARD - DEMOCRATIC (vote for four, 5 of 5 Luzerne precincts reporting)
| Candidates | Votes |
|---|---|
| Denise M. Gingher | 416 |
| Christy Monico | 567 |
| Jon A. Morell | 283 |
| Ron Robsock | 299 |
| Maryann M. Kovalewski | 534 |
| Rhonda G. Wieners | 248 |
| Keith D. Hess | 491 |
BERWICK SCHOOL BOARD - REPUBLICAN 2-YEAR (5 of 5 Luzerne precincts reporting)
| Candidates | Votes |
|---|---|
| Christy Monico | 570 |
| Keith D. Hess | 506 |
BERWICK SCHOOL BOARD - DEMOCRATIC 2-YEAR (5 of 5 Luzerne precincts reporting)
| Candidates | Votes |
|---|---|
| Heather Makar | 131 |
| Keith D. Hess | 346 |
| Christy Monico | 372 |
CENTRAL COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT REGION I (SCOTT TOWNSHIP) - REPUBLICAN (Vote for two)
| Candidates | Votes |
|---|---|
| Elaine Spicher | 127 |
| Bruce E. Rhoads | 124 |
| Eric J. Hawrelak | 82 |
CENTRAL COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT REGION I (SCOTT TOWNSHIP) - DEMOCRATIC (Vote for two)
| Candidates | Votes |
|---|---|
| Eric J. Hawrelak | 145 |
| Bruce E. Rhoads | 170 |
CENTRAL COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT REGION III (NORTH CENTRE AND MOUNT PLEASANT TOWNSHIPS) - REPUBLICAN
| Candidates | Votes |
|---|---|
| Bob Sitler | 207 |
| Dan Feldhaus | 67 |
CENTRAL COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT REGION III (NORTH CENTRE AND MOUNT PLEASANT TOWNSHIPS) - DEMOCRATIC
| Candidates | Votes |
|---|---|
| Dan Feldhaus | 48 |
| Bob Sitler | 107 |
MONTOUR COUNTY
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR - REPUBLICAN
| Candidates | Votes |
|---|---|
| Eric Auten | 41 |
| Joel W. Rine | 54 |
MAHONING TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR - REPUBLICAN (Vote for two)
| Candidates | Votes |
|---|---|
| Christopher A. Kronnenwetter | 101 |
| Larry Robertson | 164 |
| T.S. Scott | 199 |
VALLEY TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR - REPUBLICAN
| Candidates | Votes |
|---|---|
| Michael Kuziak | 81 |
| Walter Rupert | 80 |
DANVILLE AREA SCHOOL BOARD - 2-YEAR-TERM - DEMOCRATIC
| Candidates | Votes |
|---|---|
| Claire Lawrence | 309 |
| Randy Keister | 276 |
LUZERNE COUNTY
DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE SHICKSHINNY AREA - REPUBLICAN (13 of 13 precincts reporting)
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Matt Christopher | 624 |
| Robert Demott | 49 |
| Francene Tearpock Martini | 49 |
| John W. McDanel | 320 |
| Randy Tomasacci | 419 |
| Carol A. Davenport | 503 |
DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE SHICKSHINNY AREA - DEMOCRATIC (13 of 13 precincts reporting)
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Carol A. Davenport | 288 |
| Francene Tearpock Martini | 52 |
| Randy Tomasacci | 172 |
| John W. McDanel | 199 |
| Matt Christopher | 416 |