Erie County Controller

Erie County, PA

County Partisan

Current Incumbent

Kyle Foust

Democratic

In office since January 2024

Next Election

Nov 2, 2027

Filing Window

Mar 10, 2027 - Aug 2, 2027

Term Length

4 years

Number of Seats

1

About this position

The county Controller is the county's independently elected fiscal watchdog and auditor, exercising general supervision and control over its financial affairs. The Controller is authorized to examine the accounts and official acts of all officers or other persons who collect, receive, or disperse the county's money and may investigate accusations of mismanagement and fraud among local agencies, employees, and contractors.

Eligibility requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must be a resident of the district
  • All persons elected to any county office must be at least 18 years old, U.S. citizens, and residents of the county for at least one year prior to their election.

Filing information

Elections office

140 W. 6th St., Rm. 112, Erie, PA 16501

Phone: 814-451-6017

Fee & signature requirements

Filing fee is $100. Signature Requirements: 250.

Filing instructions

Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.

Primary Type Partisan
Primary Date May 18, 2027
Primary Filing Feb 16, 2027 - Mar 9, 2027
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