Dauphin County Coroner
Dauphin County, PA
County
Partisan
Current Incumbent
Graham Hetrick
Republican
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
1
About this position
The County Coroner or Medical Examiner is responsible for inquiring into the cause and manner of death of a citizen in their jurisdiction. The County Coroner or Medical Examiner is also responsible for completing test results, documenting evidence, completing autopsies, and providing testimonies.
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
1251 South 28th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111
Phone: 717-780-6360
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 15, 2029
Primary Filing
Feb 13, 2029 - Mar 6, 2029