Cranberry Voter Guide 2020: What You Need To Know

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA - The Nov. 3 election is fast approaching, with potentially the most hotly contested presidential race ever coinciding with local races.

The race that will drive most people to the polls is the presidential one, with Republican incumbent Donald Trump squaring off against Democratic presidential nominee and former vice president Joe Biden.

Cranberry is part of both the 16th and 17th congressional districts. In the 16th District, Republican incumbent Mike Kelly will square off against Democrat Kristy Gnibus. In the 17th District, Democratic incumbent Conor Lamb will face Republican challenger Sean Parnell.

In state races, incumbent Democratic Attorney General Josh Shapiro is being challenged by Republican Heather Heidelbaugh, a Pittsburgh attorney. For auditor general, Democrat Nina Ahmad faces Republican Timothy DeFoor. For state treasurer, Democrat Joe Torsella will face Republican Stacy Garrity.

In the 12th Legislative District, controversial Republican incumbent Daryl Metcalfe will be challenged by Daniel Smith.

Here is what you need to know about the election:

MAIL-IN AND ABSENTEE BALLOTING

In Pennsylvania, you can choose to vote by mail by requesting an absentee or mail-in ballot.

Absentee ballot: If you plan to be out of the municipality on election day, or if you have a disability or illness, you should request this ballot which requires you to list a reason for your ballot.

Mail-in ballot: Any voter may apply for a mail-in ballot. There is no reason needed.

Polling places open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Anyone in line at 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

Here are the answers to some frequently asked voting questions in Butler County:

1. When will I get my mail-in ballot?
2. Why did I get an application for a mail-in ballot in the mail?
3. Why did I get a letter saying that my application was denied as a duplicate?
4. Why did I get a card in the mail saying that I’m not registered to vote?
5. Why did I recently get multiple Voter Identification cards?
6. When is the last day I can apply to get a mail-in ballot?
7. When is the deadline for my mail-in ballot?

For full coverage of the 2020 election in Pennsylvania, go here.