Primary packets available now
SCRANTON - The Lackawanna County Department of Elections is reminding candidates interested in running in the May 21 primary that nomination petition packets are available at the elections office, 2400 Stafford Ave.
The packets can be picked up weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., said Marion Medalis, director of elections. The office will be closed Monday for Presidents Day.
Tuesday is the first day candidates may circulate and file nomination petitions to appear on the primary ballot. The deadline for filing petitions is March 12.