NORRISTOWN, Pa. (CBS) – Voters in the Philadelphia suburbs head to the polls to elect candidates in local and countywide races.

The most closely watched race will be in Montgomery County where the Democrats believe they have the best chance in years to take control of the courthouse. Josh Shapiro and Leslie Richards are running on the Democratic side while Bruce Castor and Jenny Brown are the Republican candidates.

In Bucks County, Democrats Det Ansinn and Diane Marseglia are hoping to take control there from Republicans Charley Martin and Rob Loughery.

Voters in Delaware County are also voting for County Council candidates and there is a commissioners race in Chester County. Voters in Delaware and Chester counties are also electing new district attorneys.

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Reported by Brad Segall, KYW Newsradio 1060