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Pandemic forces polling station changes for June primary

Campaign signs last Election Day in front of Harrisburg’s MLK Government Center.

Dauphin County announced today that is making several temporary changes to its polling stations for the June 2 primary.

The changes are as follows:

Harrisburg 1st Ward/1st Precinct

Former
UPMC Pinnacle Health/Life Team Facility
1000 Paxton Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104

Temporary
Foose School Building
1301 Sycamore Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104

 

Harrisburg 14th Ward

Former
Chisuk Emuna Synagogue
3219 Green Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Temporary
Camp Curtin Academy
2900 North Sixth Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110

 

Middletown 2nd Ward/1st Precinct

Former
Middletown Presbyterian Church
290 North Union Street
Middletown, PA 17057

Temporary
Lyall J. Fink School Building
150 North Race Street
Middletown, PA 17057

 

Middletown 3rd Ward/1st Precinct  

Former
Frey Village
1020 North Union Street
Middletown, PA  17057

Temporary
Middletown Area High School
1155 North Union Street
Middletown, PA 17057

 

Lower Paxton Township 19th Precinct 

Former
The Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg
1000 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112

Temporary
Linglestown Middle School
1200 North Mountain Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112


Susquehanna Township 2nd Ward

Former
Pheasant Hills Estates Community Center
4400 Pheasant Hill Rd.
Harrisburg, PA  17110

Temporary
Thomas Holtzman Elementary School
1900 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110

The changes, according to the county, were necessary due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are regarded as temporary. Voters in those areas will be notified by postcard, and signage will be posted at the former polling places and the new, temporary locations on election day, the county stated today.

According to a release, county officials are planning to make additional polling place changes in Derry Township and Royalton Borough at their next public meeting on Wednesday, May 13.

Until May 26, voters also can register to vote by mail. Click here for instructions.

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