How to Run for County District Attorney in Juniata County, PA

A nonpartisan guide to County District Attorney in Juniata County. Learn the requirements to run for office near you.
Filing opens
March 10, 2027
Election date
November 2, 2027
142
Days until filing opens
379
Days until election

About County District Attorney

About this position

The District Attorney prosecutes crimes committed in the county and works closely with local, state and federal law enforcement to ensure the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are upheld and that citizens are protected. The District Attorney has authority over criminal investigations and prosecutions in the county, the steps of which include preliminary hearings, pre-trial conferences, guilty pleas, trials and appeals.
Office level
County
Election frequency
Every 4 years
Commitment level
Full Time
Affiliation
Partisan
Positions
1 open seat

Election type

  • CheckPartisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
  • Run-off election

How to run for County District Attorney

  1. User Round
    Step 1

    Meet eligibility requirements

    District attorneys must be at least 25 years old, citizens of the United States, residents of the county for at least one year prior to their election or appointment, and admitted to practice before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for least one year before taking the oath of office.

  2. File Text
    Step 2

    File for office

    Filing requirements
    Filing fee is $100. Signature Requirements: 100.
    Filing period
    March 10, 2027 - August 2, 2027
    Paperwork instructions
    Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
    Where to file
    1 North Main St, Mifflintown, PA 17059
    Filing phone
    717-436-7706
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