ST. MARYS — For the fourth consecutive election cycle, the Elk County Democratic Committee will have a permanent headquarters in Saint Marys. Originally opened in August of 2022 for that year’s general election, through generous donations, the Committee has been able to keep the office, located at 210 Brusselles Street, a permanent fixture in the downtown area.

The committee is marking this achievement by hosting a 2025 Grand Opening at the headquarters on Friday, Feb. 28th starting at 6:30 p.m. The event is open to all Democrats from Elk and surrounding counties. There will be pizza and drinks served, and all local and statewide Democratic candidates can join and help celebrate. Candidates are in the middle of the three-week petition signing period, so it is a terrific opportunity to stop in, meet candidates, and sign petitions to get them on the May primary ballot.

In Elk County, Judge and Inspector of Elections in each voting precinct, township supervisor, auditor and tax collector, city and borough mayor, councilmember, and tax collector as well as school director (school board) positions are on the ballot. Along with local races, there are also two statewide offices on the ballot – one vacancy on Commonwealth Court and one on the Superior Court. The committee has petition forms for Elk, Cameron, Jefferson, McKean, Clearfield, and Forest County Democrats to sign for the Democratic statewide candidates – Judge Brandon Neuman (Superior Court) and Judge Stella Tsai (Commonwealth Court).

Following the Grand Opening, the headquarters will host monthly meetings, planning sessions, and Get-Out-The-Vote events throughout the 2025 election period.

For more information about the committee, party resources for candidates, or questions about running for office, visit www.facebook.com/ElkCoDC, email elkcountydemocrats@gmail.com or call/text 814-636-1030.