Allegheny County voterswill decide races for Pennsylvania governor, Congress and the state Legislature when polls open Nov. 3, along with a county charter question that could change rules governing County Council spending.
The ballot includes statewide, federal, state legislative and county matters. Which congressional and legislative candidates appear will depend on where a voter lives.
Pennsylvania governor
Democratic incumbent Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis face Republicans Stacy Garrity and Jason Richey and Libertarians Ken Krawchuk and John Thomas.
Voters are electing the officials who lead Pennsylvania's executive branch. The governor proposes the state budget, oversees state agencies and can sign or veto legislation.
Congress
Allegheny County is divided between
two congressional districts.
In the 12th District, Democratic incumbent Summer Lee faces Republican James Hayes. In the 17th District, Democratic incumbent Chris Deluzio faces Republican Tony Guy.
The winner in each district will represent that district in the U.S. House, where members vote on federal laws, spending and taxes.
Pennsylvania Senate
Some Allegheny County voters also will elect a state senator.
Democratic incumbent Lindsey Williams faces Republican Thomas West in the 38th District. Democratic incumbent Wayne D. Fontana is running without a Republican challenger in the 42nd District.
State senators vote on Pennsylvania laws and the state budget.
Pennsylvania House
Every Pennsylvania House seat is up for election, meaning Allegheny County voters also will choose a state representative based on where they live.
State representatives vote on legislation and state spending in Harrisburg.
Allegheny County Home Rule Charter question
Voters also will decide an Allegheny County Home Rule Charter question.
The question asks whether restrictions should be removed on county funding for County Council members' personal staff, district offices and fringe benefits.
Election information is available at alleghenycounty.us.
Polls in Allegheny County are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 3.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Governor, Congress among Allegheny County ballot choices
