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Friends and neighbors — I’m running as a write-in candidate for Mayor of Dupont Borough, and in Luzerne County, that means one simple thing can make or break this election: spelling.

1. The Write-In Option: Power to the People

Being a write-in candidate means my name isn’t printed on the ballot — you write it in. That’s the most direct form of democracy there is. It’s your chance to say: we can choose our own leadership, not just who’s pre-printed on the page.

Write-ins remind us that every American — every Luzerne County voter — still has the right to stand up, speak out, and run for office without big party backing.

It’s an opportunity to make your voice truly heard.

2. Luzerne County Rules: Exact Spelling Only

Since 2022, the Luzerne County Board of Elections has required that all write-in votes be certified exactly as they are written. There’s no merging or combining of similar spellings.

• The county ended “letters of accumulation,” meaning write-ins like Keith Kalmanowicz, Keith K., or Kalmanowitz each count as separate candidates.
• If names are misspelled or abbreviated, those votes appear on different lines and are not combined in the final count.
• Luzerne uses Dominion ImageCast X voting machines, which means you type in the name directly. The machine prints it onto your ballot, and it’s scanned exactly as entered — no corrections, no guessing.
  
  Once you hit print, that spelling is permanent.

3. What This Means for Our Campaign

This race isn’t powered by political machines — it’s powered by the people of Dupont. That means we rely on every single vote being written in clearly and correctly.

When you go to vote, please type my name exactly like this:
KEITH KALMANOWICZ

All caps, clear, and complete. It’s the only way to make sure your vote is counted as intended.

4. Why This Matters Beyond One Name

This isn’t just about me. It’s about us — about keeping the door open for anyone in Luzerne County who wants to serve their community. The write-in process is one of the last truly grassroots tools we have left. It lets everyday people — not just career politicians — step up and take responsibility for where we’re headed.

5. A Call to the People

Tell your neighbors. Show your friends how to do it on the touchscreen. Remind them:

• Spelling counts.
• Your write-in vote is your voice.
• Every letter matters.

Because here in Dupont, we’re proving that democracy still lives at the local level — one name, one vote, one community at a time.

Write in KEITH KALMANOWICZ for Mayor.
Let’s make every vote count — exactly as it’s written.

— Keith

Paid for by Dupont First.