Primary Election 2013: What You Need to Know

Today is Primary Election Day. Your vote will help determine who advances to the General Election in the fall. 

Review Patch's 2013 election coverage to get the scoop on candidates running for various seats including races in Sewickley, Leetsdale, Leet Township and the Quaker Valley School Board.

Here are some quick things you need to know:

• Not sure where to vote? Click here to search for your polling place. You can also view a sample ballot for the Republican and Democratic tickets.

• Not sure when to vote? The polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Voters must be registered with a political party to vote in the primary. 

• Remember the Voter ID Law? Those voting in person on May 21 will be asked, but will not be required, to show an approved photo ID.

• Voting in person at a new polling place for the first time on May 21? You will be required to show approved forms of ID (either photo or non-photo). This is a requirement of the federal Help America Vote Act passed in 2004.

• County offices are closed today.

Your vote counts, so don’t forget to get out there today. 

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