Democrats and Republicans fight over a special election date, a series of new faces take control of city halls throughout the commonwealth, and two more members of Congress pledge their support to Joe Biden’s presidential campaign. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.
George Scott announces a bid for the state Senate’s 15th District, while Wanda Logan is selected to be the Republican candidate for the upcoming special election in the state House’s 190th District. Here is the Playbook.
Logan said that the district deserves a competent community leader and a businesswoman representing them.
The one time candidate for Congress is attempting to unseat state Sen. John DiSanto (R-Dauphin).
Speaker Mike Turzai selects March 17 as the special election date to fill three vacant state House seats. Here is the Playbook.
The seats that were vacated that led to the special elections are in Bucks, Butler, Mercer, and Westmoreland counties.
State Rep. Scott Conklin (D-Centre) announces that he is running for Auditor General, while state Rep. Harry Readshaw (D-Allegheny) announces that he will retire at the end of his current term. Here is the Playbook.
The Allegheny County conservative Democrat has represented the district since 1995.
The state Representative from Centre County is the fifth Democrat to formally join the race.
Former Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick dies at 56. Here is the Playbook.
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