The Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee (PADSC) is the governing body of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party. The PADSC is charged with steering the direction of the party and organizing for Democrats across the ballot.
PADSC members, are elected to four year terms and meet in three times each year. PADSC members elect party leadership, hold nominating conventions, pass and promote a party platform, and help lead organizing efforts all across the commonwealth.
The number of State Committee members which each county is entitled to elect is based on the Democratic Party registration in that county, as of the last General Election immediately preceding that year as follows:
∎ In 2022 Lehigh County has seven members
∎ Each County Chair is a full voting member
∎ All State Committee members are elected at-large in the county of their residence
∎ Election is held the same year as the governor’s office, during that year’s primary
∎ Candidates need a minimum of 100 signatures to appear on the ballot
Lehigh County Voter Registration Office Nomination Petition Requirements
MORE INFORMATION ON THE PA DEMS WEBSITE
PA Democrats Regional Caucuses Map