Election Bureau

About the Department

The Bradford County election office is responsible for the administration of the election laws which includes voter registration and two elections per year. This office is responsible for all new voter registrations in the county and any changes to current registrations such as addresses, name or party affiliation, and the canceling of voter’s records with regards to those who have moved or are deceased.

During Municipal Election years the office distributes nomination petitions and upon completion by candidates, accepts them for ballot placement. For Presidential and gubernatorial Election years the Commonwealth is responsible for accepting nomination petitions.

Department Services

Since 2004, Bradford County has implemented and used the PA SURE (Statewide Uniform Registry of Electors) In all election years the duties include: preparing the ballots, accept petitions for ballot placement, receive candidate’s campaign expense reports, process absentee ballot applications and voted ballots, train poll workers and additional election staff, organize all the supplies and equipment that must be delivered to the 61 polling places for election day and oversee and train 305 poll workers. After the election the votes must be canvassed and certified and sent to the PA Department of State. In 2006 Bradford County changed from voting on paper ballots to using electronic touch screen voting system. The units were implemented as part to the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) to enable voters with disabilities to have access to vote without assistance. The new voting units can have features such as audio for the visually impaired and can be adjusted for wheel chairs and other handicap accessories as needed.

Director of Elections

Renee Smithkors:
Renee Smithkors was appointed as Director of Elections in April of 2011. Prior to being appointed, she served as Assistant Director for a period of four years

Renee graduated from Sullivan County High School, Laporte, PA and Newport Business Institute, Williamsport, PA.

Renee resides in Dushore with her husband Justin and their two children.

Related Links

• Sample Ballots, By Township
• Polling Places
• Electronic Voting Video
• www.dos.state.pa.us
• www.fec.gov
• www.legis.state.pa.us

Contact the Department

Bradford County Courthouse
301 Main Street
Towanda,PA 18848
Phone: (570) 265-1717 or 1 (888) 270-VOTE
smithkorsr@bradfordco.org

Documents & Forms

Name Description 2012 Important Dates 2012 Pennsylvania Elections Important Dates To Remember Affirmation Affirmation HAVA - Statement of Complaint Form HAVA - Statement of Complaint Form Federal Registration and Ballot Form Federal Registration and Ballot Form for Military & Overseas Voters Instuctions Running a Write In Campain Instuctions Running a Write In Campain Prices for Copies of Election and Voter Regis Prices for Copies of Election and Voter Registration Statement Of Complaint For Help America Vote Statement Of Complaint For Help America Vote Act Form 2012 Election Calendar 2012 Election Calendar Absentee Ballot Application Absentee Ballot Application Affidavit Primary Ballot Name Affidavit Primary Ballot Name Campaign Finance Law Campaign Finance Law Campaign Finance Short Form Campaign Finance Short Form Convicted Felon Brochure Convicted Felon Brochure PA Resident Guide to Voting PA Resident Guide to Voting Voter Registration Form Voter Registration Form Political Committee Registration Political Committee Registration College Student Voter Guide College Student Voter Guide Convicted Felon Voter Information Brochure Convicted Felon Voter Information Brochure 911 Address Change Form Change of address for 911 readressing 2012 Campaign Finance Reporting Dates 2012 Campaign Finance Reporting Dates Affidavit for Consolidation of Misspelled Nam Affidavit for Consolidation of Misspelled Names on “Write-ins”   NOTE: These files are in PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them. You can download your FREE copy of Acrobat Reader by clicking HERE.