{"id":2655,"date":"2026-05-06T13:34:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T17:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/independence.patownship.org\/?post_type=mec-events&p=2655"},"modified":"2026-05-06T13:46:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T17:46:04","slug":"primary-election-day","status":"publish","type":"mec-events","link":"https:\/\/independence.patownship.org\/?mec-events=primary-election-day","title":{"rendered":"Primary Election Day"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Independence Township residents \u2014 mark your calendars! \"\ufe0f\"<\/span><\/div>\n
Primary Election Day is Tuesday, May 19, 2026 \"\ufe0f\"<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Important update: The Washington County Board of Elections has consolidated voting locations across the county. Independence Township will now have one polling place instead of two.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"\"<\/span> Polling Location:<\/div>\n
Independence Township Community Center<\/div>\n
11 School Court, Avella, PA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"\"<\/span> Voting Hours:<\/div>\n
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7:00 AM \u2013 8:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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This change was made as part of a countywide effort to improve efficiency while maintaining access to in-person voting. Updates reflect population shifts, staffing challenges, rising costs, and the need for more ADA-compliant polling locations.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We encourage all registered voters to plan ahead and confirm your details before Election Day \"\u2714\ufe0f\"<\/span><\/div>\n
Any updates will be posted as they become available.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Make your voice heard!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Here’s a link to the facebook post to see the Washington County Spring Newsletter with the article about the polling place consolidation: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/18o7j1bBMx\/<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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More info can also be found at: https:\/\/www.washingtoncopa.gov\/elections<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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