Lancaster City Democrats announce Endorsement Procedures for 2023 Municipal Primary

Lancaster, PA — The Lancaster City Democratic Committee today announced its endorsement procedure for the 2023 Municipal Primary Election.

Per the committee's by-laws, the following deadlines are in place:

  • Candidates shall announce their intention to run for office in writing to the Chairperson of the City Committee by January 2nd at 11:59 PM.

  • Candidates must complete a Lancaster County Democratic Committee vetting questionnaire and submit it to the Chairperson of the Lancaster County Democratic Committee by January 9 at 11:59 PM.

  • Between January 9 and February 7 the Nominating Committees will review candidates’ vetting questionnaires, invite select candidates for interviews, and conduct candidate interviews.

  • By February 6 the Nominating Committees shall present their recommendations to the City Committee via electronic mail.

  • On or before February 7 the City Committee shall meet for the purposes of an Endorsement Convention, and the Nominating Committee chairpersons shall announce their recommended candidates at this meeting.

Candidates may announce their intention to run for office in writing to the chairperson of the City Committee, Marshall Miller, by emailing marshallcaleb.miller@gmail.com.

About the Lancaster City Democrats
The Lancaster City Democrats work to build a strong Democratic community, to recruit and elect strong Democratic candidates, and to advance the principles of the Democratic Party within the City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

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