Lancaster County Controller

Lancaster County, PA

County Partisan

Current Incumbent

Scott Wiglesworth

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 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

150 N. Queen St, Suite 117, Lancaster, PA 17603-3562

Phone: 717-299-8293

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
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