The nominees were selected for special elections to replace delayed Gergely matt in the 35th legislative district.
Democrats tapped a police officer McKEESPORT And Goughnour As their representative, while the Republicans will erect a councilor of white oak Charles Davis voting.
Special elections at Mon Valley are scheduled for March 25 and will decide to control Pennsylvania of the House of Representatives, which is currently evenly divided into 101-101.
Goughnour appeared in a six -member field during the meeting of the Alleghena Democratic Committee on Saturday, receiving 46 out of 88 votes. He was perceived as a favorite meeting as people representing McKEESPORT, which constituted over half of 100 people entitled to vote. Goughnour also supported the mayor of McKEESPORT Mike Cherpko which is also chaired by the Democratic Committee of the Community.
In a statement published in social media, Gaughnour said that “he was honored, that he was a democratic nominee” for a representative of the state.
“Thank you, the Democratic Committee of Allegheny’s Fireworms for support,” said Gaughnour. “With great respect for the Heritage of the Service, which Matt Gergely leaves behind him, I am involved in assuring that the Valley of the Ministry of National Defense still has a strong voice in Harrisburg and that our needs are heard and resolved!”
Davis was elected by the Republican Committee of Allegheny (RCAC).
“At that time, I was thinking about the importance of permanent, committed leadership for our district,” he said Davis. “After carefully thinking and discussing with the family and community members, I am honored that I can accept a nomination for a representative of the 35th Pennsylvania district. I do it with great respect for the heritage of the service that Matt Gergely leaves behind him. “
Davis, a lifetime resident of White Oak Borough, presided over the key committees, including the police, fire, public works, safety and safety as well as planning and zones, and at the same time serves as a volunteer firefighter for 48 years.
The chairman of the RCAC Demarco himself called Davis“An experienced warrior with fresh ideas that will provide real solutions to the most difficult challenges that voters stand in the 35 District”
“I am ready to accelerate, hear the fears of our inhabitants and work tirelessly to support the needs of our community in Harrisburg,” said Davis.
35. The district covers the monk Valley communities, such as White Oak, McKEESPORT, Homestead, West Homestead, Clairton, Duquesne, Lincoln and part of West Mifflin.
The district is very democratic, and the party took over two to one advantage of registration of voters over the Republicans.
There will be another special election that day because the Lancaster Ferriers will choose the deputy Ryan Aumementwho gave up his place to become a state director for US Senator Dave McCormick. Republican Josh Parsons He opposes the democrat James Malone in the 36th senatorial district.
