Delaware County Council

Delaware County, PA

County Partisan

Current Incumbent

Joanne Phillips

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

2

About this position

The County Council is responsible for all legislative and administrative functions of certain county governments, including the adoption of a budget setting local tax rates and fees. Although the Council oversees all service departments, the Executive Director, a Council appointee, is directly responsible for the regular operations. The County Council is involved in a range of activities including economic development, public transportation, waste disposal, human services, housing, land use and culture.

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

201 W. Front St, Media, PA 19063

Phone: 610-891-4673

Fee & signature requirements

Filing fee is $100; signature requirement of 250.

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
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