The Town and Country newspaper is once again inviting candidates running in the primary election on Tuesday, May 16, to email, fax or mail their information for publication in our Candidates Section to be published on May 11, 2017.

          In addition to a short biography that includes the candidate's name, party affiliation and position being sought, the candidate should list any prior government-related and elected positions held.

          We encourage candidates to include educational, business or other credentials and experiences that help to identify their qualifications for the position. 

          Most importantly, the candidate should include a brief statement outlining why he or she is seeking the position, and present a position statement on a timely subject that affects our state, county or community.  Information submitted should be less than 350 words.  Submissions greater than 350 words may be edited.  A photo can also be included for publication.

          Political "posters" with unformatted information must be submitted as paid political advertisements.

          The Town and Country provides the Candidates Section as a service to voters and there is no cost for a candidate to publish information that adheres to the guidelines.

          The deadline for submitting candidate information is Noon on Monday May 1.

          Letters to the editor regarding the upcoming primary election will be accepted from non-candidates up until Noon on May 2 for publication in the May 4 edition.

         Election-related Letters to the Editor from candidates will be accepted up until Noon on May 9 for publication in the May 11 edition.

          Remember, letters should be 300 words or less and all other letters to the editor rules will apply.

          Paid political advertisements to be included in the May 16 Candidates Section must be submitted by May 15, 2017.   

          It is the policy of the Town and Country newspaper to publish paid, display advertisements for promoting or opposing a candidate(s) or ballot question(s) for an upcoming primary or general election.

          All display advertising submitted must be in compliance with existing federal and state regulations, and the rules of the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association.
          The editor of the Town and Country Newspaper reserves the right to withhold publishing of materials that are considered not in compliance with the publication's policy.