PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s decision day in two Pennsylvania legislative districts, and voters can cast their ballot and elect two new members of the State House.
The special election is being held to fill the two vacant seats in the state house held by Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and his chief of staff Jake Wheatley.
The seats will represent the state’s 19th and 24th legislative districts.
In these districts, more than 90,000 residents are eligible to vote.
In the 24th District, Democrat Martell Covington faces Republican Todd Koger.
In the 19th district, Democrat Aerion Abney is running unopposed.
If you want to vote, the polling stations are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m
Postal ballots and absentee ballots must also be returned by 8:00 p.m.
Information about the polling stations Click here.
Because of these special elections, 15 schools in the Pittsburgh Public Schools system will transition to distance learning today.
https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2022/04/05/special-election-being-held-for-pa-house-seats-in-19th-24th-districts/ Special elections held for House seats in 19th and 24th districts – CBS Pittsburgh
