Lancaster City Mayor
Lancaster, PA
City
Partisan
Current Incumbent
Jaime Arroyo
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 Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a resident of the district
- Candidate must be at least 18 years old and a resident of the city for at least one year.
Filing information
Elections office
150 N. Queen St, Suite 117, Lancaster, PA 17603-3562
Phone: 717-299-8293
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