Scranton City Council
Scranton, PA
City
Partisan
Current Incumbent
Thomas "Tom" S. Schuster
Democratic
In office since January 2026
Next Election
Nov 6, 2029
Filing Window
Mar 7, 2029 - Aug 1, 2029
Term Length
4 years
Number of Seats
3
About this position
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a resident of the district
- Candidate must be at least 18 years old and a resident of the city for at least one year.
Filing information
Elections office
123 Wyoming Ave, 2nd Floor, Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: 570-963-6737
Fee & signature requirements
Filing fee is $0; signature requirement of 100.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Primary Type
Partisan
Primary Date
May 15, 2029
Primary Filing
Feb 13, 2029 - Mar 6, 2029