York County Coroner

York County, PA

County Partisan

Current Incumbent

Tania Zech

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

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

28 E Market St, York, PA 17401

Phone: 717-771-9604

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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