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    Lehigh Valley Law Firm describes their election law services and things to look out for when circulating your own petitions and when considering challenging petitions.

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    Lehigh Valley Law Firm describes their election law services and things to look out for when circulating your own petitions and when considering challenging petitions.

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    Lehigh Valley Law Firm describes their election law services and things to look out for when circulating your own petitions and when considering challenging petitions.

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    Pa Election Petition Law Flyer

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    Lehigh Valley Law Firm describes their election law services and things to look out for when circulating your own petitions and when considering challenging petitions.

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    PETITION CHALLENGES

    The decision to challenge another candidate’s candidacy should not be taken lightly or for
    reasons other than submission deficiencies or the failure to properly follow election laws.
    Nonetheless, it is advisable to carefully review the petitions for such defects and discrepancies.

    In evaluating the adequacy of a candidate submission, you should review the following:

    (i) Each petition submitted;


    (ii) Each candidate and circulator affidavit;
    (iii) Statement of Financial Interest (properly submitted); and
    (iv) Any relevant registration cards at your local election office.

    As to individual signatures, numerous issues may arise, but the following are the most common:

    (i) Signatures that are fraudulent;


    (ii) Signatures or information that is altered;
    (iii) Signatures from the wrong party or district;
    (iv) Signatures from people that are not domiciled at the stated location;
    (v) Signatures before the first day to circulate or after the last day to circulate;
    (vi) Signatures or other information that is not legible;
    (vii) Signatures that appear after notarization;
    (viii) Signatures of individuals who are not eligible to vote;
    (ix) Signatures that deviate from voter registration cards;
    (x) Use of nicknames, initials or a changed name;
    (xi) Failure to include an address, a printed name, a signed name or the date;
    (xii) Failure to provide a signature on the petition or registration card;
    (xiii) Previous signatures in the same election contest; and
    (xiv) The use of ditto marks or which that may need to be reformed.

    You should review circulator affidavits to determine if the petition was circulated by the person
    stated, if he/she is from the proper party and district and if he/she is not otherwise disqualified.
    As to candidates, you should determine if he/she willfully stated incorrect information, including
    a residence. Finally, you should review notary attestations for any discrepancies.

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