2011 Election Central Voters Guide

With the Nov. 8 general election just around the corner, Sewickley Patch brings you its 2011 Election Central database.

Here you will find links and pages detailing positions that will be filled in the election, as well as information about  various candidates running and polling locations around the Sewickley Valley.

Bookmark this page and return for updates through Nov. 8 and beyond.

• Chief Executive
• Controller
• District Attorney
• Treasurer
• County Council
• Common Pleas Court

• Superior Court

• Commonwealth Court

LOCAL RACES

ELECTION NEWS

In our 2011 , we'll keep you updated on candidates' stances on issues, events, announcements and any other news related to the races.

Interested in something you don't see? Leave a comment, or send an email to larissa.dudkiewicz@patch.com.

GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATE FORUMS

MAY 17 PRIMARY CANDIDATE FORUMS

• Candidates for Region 2 in the will answer questions from residents at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 11 in the community room of the Sewickley Public Library.

• A Meet-The-Candidates event is scheduled from 5:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12 at , 210 Frederick St., Sewickley. For more information, contact John Small, chairman of Faith Vision Inc. at 412-741-9712 or triumphbaptist@verizon.net.

Planning a debate, a coffee or gathering with candidates? Let Patch know.

VOTER INFO

To check if you are registered or for other information, go to the Allegheny County Elections Bureau website.

POLLING LOCATIONS

The following locations will be available for Sewickley-Valley voters on May 17. Do your poll judge a favor and go to the right location. You'll make your life and theirs a lot easier.

Use the map above as well, where pins represent different polling places throughout the area. All locations except Haysville are handicapped-accessible.

Voters may obtain alternative ballots due to an inaccessible polling place by:

• Applying in person at the Allegheny County Elections Division, Room 601 of the County Office Building, 542 Forbes Ave., Downtown

• Visiting www.votespa.com

• Calling 412-350-4520

Applications must be returned no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1. After an application is received, the applicant will be sent an absentee ballot that must be completed and returned to the Elections Division no later than 8 p.m. Nov. 8.