Public hearing set March 31; changes would take effect for November general election
Montgomery Township is moving forward with a proposed realignment of three of its busiest voting precincts, aiming to reduce long lines and balance voter distribution ahead of future elections.
Township officials announced that Precincts 3, 7 and 8 — each of which has experienced significant population growth in recent years — are slated to be divided into smaller districts.
The proposal is the result of a process that began in February 2025, when the township partnered with the Montgomery County Board of Elections to analyze voter data and identify overcrowded precincts.
According to the township, petitions supporting the changes were signed by Democrats, Republicans and Independents in each affected district, signaling bipartisan backing for the effort.
At the core of the proposal is a simple problem: too many voters, not enough efficiency.
Current voter totals show all three precincts exceeding 4,500 registered voters — with Precinct 8 topping 5,200 — far larger than many surrounding districts. Officials said the imbalance has led to long lines and delays at polling locations on Election Day.
Under the plan, each precinct would be split into two smaller districts, creating more manageable voter loads and allowing polling sites to operate with multiple check-in stations and scanners.
“[The goal is] to make precincts similar in size to other precincts and shorter lines on Election Day,” the township said in its announcement.
How the precincts would change
If approved, the plan would create three new voting districts:
Each updated precinct would operate out of the same general polling locations but with expanded capacity. Voters can expect two separate lines, sign-in books, election staff and scanners at each site.
Polling locations under the proposal include:
A formal court hearing to review and finalize the proposed changes is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 11 at the Montgomery County Courthouse.
If approved, the new precinct structure would not take effect until the November 2026 general election, giving election officials time to prepare and notify voters.
The proposal follows other recent adjustments to voting locations in the township. In September 2025, Montgomery County relocated the polling place for District 4 (Neshaminy Falls) from the township community center to the Village of Neshaminy Falls clubhouse, reflecting ongoing efforts to better align voting infrastructure with population shifts.
With continued residential growth in Montgomery Township, officials say the precinct splits are a proactive step to maintain efficient and accessible voting.
