Bensalem Candidates Set for Primary Elections Tuesday

The following are the candidates running for office at the state, county and township level and seeking the nomination from Tuesday's primary election. The unofficial list has been provided by the Bucks County Board of Elections office.

Pennsylvania has a closed primary, meaning that only party members can vote for candidates in their party. Democrats vote for Democrats, and Republicans vote for Republicans. Independents cannot vote in the primary election.

If you are unsure where to vote, visit this site and input your address. Polls open at 7 a.m. and remain open until 8 p.m.

The general election takes place Nov. 5. The last day to register for the general is Oct. 7.

Pennsylvania

Judge of the Superior Court (vote for one)

Vic Stabile (Republican)

Joseph C. Waters, Jr. (Democratic)

Jack McVay, Jr. (Democratic)

Bucks County

District Attorney (vote for one)

David Heckler (unopposed)

Sheriff (vote for one)

Edward Duke Donnelly (R, Inc.)

Tom Lingenfelter (R)

Dennis McCauley (D)

Prothonotary (vote for one)

Michelle Christian (R)

Patricia Bachtle (R, Inc.)

Ronald Jay Smolow (D)

Recorder of Deeds (vote for one)

Joseph Szafran (R, Inc.)

Alex Lipton (D)

County Controller (vote for one)

Raymond McHugh (R, Inc.)

John Jordan (D)

Bensalem School District

School Board Director (vote for four)

Jason Harris (Republican and Democratic)

Bill Nazzaro (Republican and Democratic)

Jennifer Ryan (Republican and Democratic)

Peter Waitze (Republican and Democratic)

Eric Stern (Republican and Democratic)

Kiran Patel (Republican and Democratic)

Kim Rivera (Republican and Democratic, Inc.)

Rizwan Khalid (Democratic)

Bensalem Township

Mayor (vote for one)

Joseph DiGirolamo (Republican, Inc.)

Council (vote for three)

Tony Belfield (Republican)

Joseph Pilieri (Republican)

John Mathieu (Republican)

Bhasker Patel (Democratic)

Bryan F. Allen (Democratic)

Kevin Brutschea (Democratic)

Treasurer (vote for one)

Ray Wall (Republican)

Auditor (vote for one)

Edward Devenney (Republican)

Harris Martin (Democratic)

Here’s a list of the polling places in Bensalem:

• Lower East #1 Russell C. Struble Elementary School 4300 Bensalem Blvd
• Lower East #2 Robert Shafer Middle School 3333 Hulmeville Rd
• Lower East #3 Robert Shafer Middle School 3333 Hulmeville Rd
• Lower East #4 Cecelia Snyder Middle School 3300 Hulmeville Rd
• Lower East #5 Bensalem High School 4319 Hulmeville Rd
• Lower East #6 Bensalem High School 4319 Hulmeville Rd
• Lower East #7 Russell C. Struble Elementary School 4300 Bensalem Blvd
• Lower East #8 Bensalem High School 4319 Hulmeville Rd
• Lower Middle #1 Union Fire Company 2067 State Rd
• Lower Middle #2 Cornwells Elementary School 2215 Hulmeville Rd
• Lower Middle #3 Cornwells Elementary School 2215 Hulmeville Rd
• Lower Middle #4 Polish Army Veterans 3258 Knights Rd
• Lower Middle #5 St. Mary Wellness Center 2546 Knights Rd
• Lower West Holy Family University - Woodhaven 1311 Bristol Pk
• Upper West Kings Library Church of the Redeemer 1065 Bristol Pk
• Upper #1 Trevose  Fire Company 4900 Street Rd Trevose
• Upper #2 Samuel K. Faust Elementary School 2901 Bellview Dr
• Upper #3 Trevose Fire Company 4900 Street Rd Trevose
• Upper #4 Belmont Hills Elementary School 5000 Neshaminy Blvd
• Upper #5 Samuel K. Faust Elementary School 2901 Bellview Dr
• Upper #6 Valley Elementary School 3100 Donallen Dr
• Upper #7 Belmont Hills Elementary School 5000 Neshaminy Blvd
• Upper #8 Belmont Hills Elementary School 5000 Neshaminy Blvd
• Upper #9 Valley Elementary School 3100 Donallen Dr
• Upper #10 Valley Elementary School 3100 Donallen Dr
• Upper #11 Cecelia Snyder Middle School 3300 Hulmeville Rd
• Upper #12 Belmont Hills Elementary School 5000 Neshaminy Blvd