Primary Petition Requirements

Blair County Primary Petition Requirements (2025)

The following document outlines the signature requirements, term lengths, and filing fees for candidates seeking office in Blair County, Pennsylvania, during the 2025 Municipal Election.

County Offices

Candidates for these positions require 100 signatures and a $100 filing fee. All terms are for 4 years.

• District Attorney
• Prothonotary & Clerk of Courts
• Sheriff

Magisterial District Judge

• Signatures: 100 per party.
• Filing Fee: $50 per party.
• Term: 6 years.
• Note: Candidates may cross-file for both parties.

City Offices

• Council: Requires 100 signatures, a $25 filing fee, and a 4-year term.

Borough Offices

Candidates for these positions require 10 signatures and have a $0 filing fee.

• Mayor: 4-year term.
• Council: 4-year term.
• Tax Collector: 4-year term.
• Auditor: 6-year term.

Township Offices

Candidates for these positions require 10 signatures and have a $0 filing fee.

• Supervisor: 6-year term.
• Tax Collector: 4-year term.
• Auditor: 6-year term.

School District Offices

• School Director: Requires 10 signatures and a $0 filing fee.
• Term: 4 years.
• Note: Candidates may cross-file for both parties.

Election Officers

Candidates for these positions have a $0 filing fee.

• Judge of Elections: Requires 10 signatures; 4-year term.
• Inspector of Elections: Requires 5 signatures; 4-year term.