Editor’s note: In a printed notification in last week’s edition and on social media posts, The Press invited candidates to respond to the following question: What do you believe to be the No. 1 issue for your voters? The list below includes all candidates who will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot. Those who emailed responses to the question by the Oct. 19 deadline have that additional information after their name.

LEHIGH COUNTY

Judge of the Superior Court (vote for one)

Democrat Brandon Neuman

Republican Maria Battista

Liberal Daniel Wassmer

Judge of the Commonwealth Court (vote for one)

Democrat Stella Tsai

Republican Matt Wolford

Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (vote for one)

Democrat Mark B Stanziola

Stanziola’s response: I believe the biggest issue for people voting for the position of judge is that, given the divisive nature of today’s political climate, people need to know that should they need to go before a judge, that judge will be fair, impartial and unbiased in all respects regarding political affiliation, race, creed and/or nationality. Judges are the first line of defense against the erosion of our democracy and the Constitution, and our voters need to have faith in who they elect. I will make decisions based on facts and law, not based on politics or outside influence. Voters must have confidence that their judges work to uphold the rule of law, serve ethically and with the focus on keeping our community safe. I believe that I am the right person at the right time for this position.

Republican Patricia Fuentes Mulqueen

County executive (vote for one)

Democrat Joshua Siegel

Siegel’s response: The biggest issue facing voters is concern over the state of politics in our country and the way our political system approaches solving our challenges. I believe people are frustrated by a politics of constant anger, outrage and animosity and want bold leaders who are committed to advancing policies and ideas that can unify and move our area forward. I believe that people want to build a new politics that isn’t about left vs. right or red vs. blue but right vs. wrong. I’m running on One Lehigh, which is about rebuilding trust and faith in government and democracy by coming together around shared principles and priorities like affordable housing, preserving open space, sustainable growth and development and standing up for everyone in our community and resisting divisive politics. I think this moment calls for courage from our leaders to fight back against the chaos in Washington, D.C.

Republican Roger MacLean

County commissioner District 1 (vote for one)

Democrat/Republican Antonio Pineda

WHITEHALL-COPLAY SCHOOL DISTRICT

School director (vote for no more than four)

Democrat/Republican George Williams

Democrat/Republican William Fonzone Sr.

Democrat/Republican Joseph Shields

Democrat LoriAnn Fehnel

Fehnel’s response: One of the biggest complaints is the outrageous and ridiculous repetitive tax hikes that my opponents have voted yes every single time during their tenure to raise taxes. I believe the district should be required to post their finances online for easy access instead of making taxpayers file a Right to Know request to obtain public information. I also believe the district  should expand the morality clause that school board directors cannot vote on any family members that include in-laws, grandchildren, nieces or nephews for job positions. I also believe the second Monday of the month committee meetings should be held at 6 p.m. instead of 4 p.m. so reasonable taxpayers can attend the meetings. I will also make sure special education is not defunded by the administration. I am a strong candidate that believes in restoring transparency, accountability and working within a proper fiscal budget.

Republican Robert Falkenstein

COPLAY BOROUGH

Magisterial District Judge 31-1-07 (vote for one)

Democrat/Republican Todd P Heffelfinger

Mayor (vote for one)

Republican Joseph J Bundra

Borough council (vote for no more than four)

Democrat Timothy Grohotolsky

Democrat Louis L Bodish

Democrat Michael Dee

Tax collector (vote for one)

Democrat/Republican Jeffry P Deutsch

Judge of election 2nd District (vote for one)

Democrat Bill Leiner Jr.

Inspector of election 2nd District (vote for one)

Republican Joan Witko

WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP

Magisterial District Judge 31-1-07 (vote for one)

Democrat/Republican Todd P Heffelfinger

Township commissioner (vote for no more than three)

Democrat Taylor Stakes

Democrat Thomas Slonaker

Republican Lee A Christman

Republican Paul Moat

Republican LoriAnn Fehnel

Fehnel’s response: The taxpayers need a strong candidate like me that will advocate to fix our community pools or get splash pads to keep residents cool. I believe in preserving open space and oppose warehouses/distribution facilities that will increase tractor trailer traffic in our already congested, crowded roads. I am also a candidate that strongly believes in developing a Public Safety Committee to discuss excessive speeding and hazards on all township roads to prevent further loss of innocent lives due to speeding.

Tax collector (vote for one)

Democrat/Republican Tina J Koren

Judge of election 7th District (vote for one)

Republican Kristie Tertel

Judge of election 8th District (vote for one)

Democrat Stephanie Falcone

Republican Elizabeth Fox

Judge of election 11th District (vote for one)

Republican Phyllis Ann Roman Beitler

Inspector of election 11th district (vote for one)

Republican Robert Falkenstein