The Allen Township Board of Supervisors race in past elections has mostly gone uncontested.

This election cycle is different. Township voters in the May primary election will see five candidates vying for two supervisor seats on the Democratic ticket.

It is the first time in recent memory for such a widely contested election.

Two incumbent supervisors are seeking reelection, for six-year seats. They are Michelle G. Drzewiecki and William F. Holmes, who currently serve on the five-member board.

Dale N. Hassler, who has been active with the Allen Township Volunteer Fire Company and served several years as chief, is among the challengers.

Township activist Larry Oberly, who has addressed resident's concerns regarding noise and the environmental impact of trucks rolling into the township overnight with fill from out-of-state, is also running for supervisor. Oberly, a newcomer, has never run for an elected position before.

Terri Powell is the second female candidate for township supervisor. This is the first time two women have run for the office, according to Northampton County Voter Registration.

Also seeking elected office is Carolyn L.S. Davis, a Democrat and the only candidate running for township tax collector. Sandra Pizzolatto, a Republican, is running uncontested for judge of election.

There are no candidates for the office of auditor. The office of inspector of election also has no candidates on the ballot.