Harrisburg City Controller
Harrisburg, PA
City
Partisan
Current Incumbent
Karen Balaban
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 City Comptroller is the chief financial officer of the city, and is responsible for auditing city agencies, their performance, and spending.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a resident of the district
- Candidate must be at least 21 years old and a resident of the city for at least one year.
Filing information
Elections office
1251 South 28th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111
Phone: 717-780-6360
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