The race for the Democratic Lt. Governor nomination is wide open and Bradford County Commissioner Mark Smith is seeking to use a new opening to his advantage.

The Smith campaign has announced they will be expanding their TV ad buy into the Pittsburgh area.

Over the last few weeks, Smith has unveiled several 15-second spots, and is choosing two, titled “Trailer” and “Choice”, to air in Pittsburgh in addition to the previous markets of Philadelphia and Scranton-Wilkes Barre.

The Smith team contrasted their strategy to the decision by former Rep. Mark Critz to cancel all his statewide advertising.

Other Democratic candidates for Lt. Governor include Harrisburg City Councilman Brad Koplinski, State Rep. Brandon Neuman and State Sen. Mike Stack.