Luzerne County Council elections

[1] In the May primary, the major political parties (Democratic and Republican) select their top candidates for the general election.

On Tuesday, November 2, 2010, Luzerne County adopted a home rule charter by a margin of 51,413 to 41,639.

The first general election for Luzerne County Council was held on Tuesday, November 8, 2011.

Urban, Tim McGinley, Edward Brominski, Harry Haas, Rick Williams, Elaine Maddon Curry, Linda McClosky Houck, and Eugene Kelleher.

In the end, the number of seats per political party remained the same—six Democrats, four Republicans, and one independent.

Former councilman Eugene Kelleher also won a Republican nomination via write-in votes.

Republican Kathy Dobash and Democrat Eileen Sorokas did not seek re-election.

[19] Sheila Saidman, Matthew Vough, and Chris R. Perry were newly elected to council.

Democrat Edward Brominski, who was up for re-election that year, resigned in January due to health issues.

[22] By February, the council appointed Patrick Bilbow to serve out the remainder of his term.

His seat was filled by Rick Morelli, who did not seek election to a full term.

Following the November 5 general election, the balance of power shifted for the first time in council history with Republicans securing the majority.

Republicans Lee Ann McDermott, Walter Griffith, and Kendra Radle were newly elected to council.

Democrat Linda McClosky Houck and Republican Harry Haas were prevented from running again due to term limits.

Incumbent Democrats Sheila Saidman and Matthew Vough were defeated for re-election.

Republicans swept all contested seats in the election; the party's majority grew to 10.

Republican Robert Schnee resigned after winning a special election for state representative.

[36][37] Democrat Tim McGinley was term limited and prevented from running again; he was the last remaining inaugural member on the council.

The eighth general election for Luzerne County Council will take place in November 2025.

The seats currently held by John Lombardo, Chris Perry, Brian Thornton, Kevin Lescavage, and Gregory S. Wolovich Jr. are up for election.