Positions up for Election on Nov 5, 2024
The Duties of Each Office

UNITED STATES PRESIDENT

The President leads the country, is the head of state and the executive branch of government, and is the commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces. 

UNITED STATES VICE-PRESIDENT

Supports the President.  Serves as President if the President is unable to fulfill duties of office.

UNITED STATES SENATOR

Senators are members of the legislative branch who represent the interests of their states’ citizens, write and support legislation, and vote on bills. They divide their time between their home states and Washington, D.C., and spend considerable time meeting with constituents and fellow lawmakers.

US CONGRESS, House of Representatives

Serves the citizens of a specific congressional district by representing the interests of their citizens, introducing legislation, voting on bills, and serving on committees, among other duties. They divide their time between their home states and Washington, D.C. They are members of the legislative branch.

PA ATTORNEY GENERAL

The Attorney General of Pennsylvania is an elected constitutional office in the executive branch of the Pennsylvania state government. He or she serves as the chief law enforcement officer of Pennsylvania and represents the state and its agencies in any action brought by or against them. The attorney general is responsible for collecting all debts, taxes, and accounts due to the state. 

PA AUDITOR GENERAL

The Auditor General is the chief fiscal watchdog of the commonwealth and is responsible for using audits to ensure that all state money is spent legally and properly.

PA TREASURER

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer is the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds. It is responsible for receiving and depositing state monies, managing investments, and overseeing all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies.

STATE SENATOR, ODD SENATE DISTRICTS

The Pennsylvania State Senate is the upper chamber of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Alongside the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, it forms the legislative branch of the Pennsylvania state government and works with the governor of Pennsylvania to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Pennsylvania State Senate include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, ALL DISTRICTS 

Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Alongside the Pennsylvania State Senate, it forms the legislative branch of the Pennsylvania state government and works alongside the governor of Pennsylvania to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.