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
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