Special Elections: What’s Next
The Supreme Court ordered Speaker Sam Smith to call special elections for the 6 vacant state House seats. Here’s a run down of what the ruling means, what comes next, and which party is likely to benefit.
The Supreme Court ordered Speaker Sam Smith to call special elections for the 6 vacant state House seats. Here’s a run down of what the ruling means, what comes next, and which party is likely to benefit.
Another court decision, another redistricting victory for Democrats. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court Wednesday ordered Speaker Sam Smith to issue writs of election to fill six vacant State House Seats using 2001 lines.
Mark Critz’s campaign announced today that he has received the endorsement of the United Transportation Union (UTU) in the 12th Congressional race. Critz is facing fellow incumbent Jason Altmire in the Democratic primary in the new district.
Say hello to the newest conflict over redistricting. House Minority Leader Frank Dermody sent a letter to Speaker Sam Smith this morning requesting that he issue writs of election to replace the six lawmakers who left office after the 2011 elections.
Jason Altmire easily secured the endorsement of the Allegheny County Dems Sunday afternoon, overtaking primary opponent Mark Critz 122-63.
The Utility Workers Union endorsed Mark Critz Wednesday in the race for the recently reconfigured 12th Congressional District. It’s a subset of the AFL-CIO.
“Under these unique circumstances, we are compelled to conclude that the election should proceed under the only existing plan, the 2001 Plan,” wrote Judge R. Barclay Surrick. He denied motions by Sen. Pileggi, Rep. Turzai, et al. Read the full opinion here.
In what is starting to become a trend, the Critz campaign announced another labor endorsement today: the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
Prospective candidates, it’s not over yet. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court rendered its much-anticipated redistricting ruling Friday afternoon but declined to lay out a specific way forward for the 2012 elections.
The Q4 numbers are in. Who’s on track and who needs to catch up? We break down the 2011 fundraising of every incumbent member of Congress and challenger in Pa.
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