Doherty dropping out of guv race in favor of state Senate run

Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty on Wednesday confirmed widespread speculation that he will opt out of his run for governor and seek the state Senate seat being vacated by Bob Mellow instead.

Doherty, a Democrat,

Dent kicking off campaign next weekend

Congressman Charlie Dent (R-15) will be formally kick off his campaign for a fourth term next Saturday in Allentown.

Dent’s campaign will be hosting an event at noon on Feb. 27 at Scottish Rite Cathedral in Allentown.

The incumbent is facing a strong challenge from Bethlehem Mayor John Callahan, a White House recruit who has bested him in fundraising the last two quarters. He’s also facing a primary challenge from Palmerton Township’s Matthew Benol, and…

Steelworkers endorse Onorato for guv

A large steelworkers union endorsed Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato for governor on Wednesday, as the Democrat looks to build his support from organized labor three months before the primary.

United Steelworkers announced its support for Onorato during an event at the union’s Pittsburgh headquarters.

“Dan Onorato is the only candidate for Governor who knows what it takes to help lead and manage a large economy in difficult times,” United Steelworkers International president Leo Gerard…

12th District special election set for primary day

In the 12th Congressional District, there will be two elections on May 18—the regular primary, and a special election to fill the rest of the late Congressman John Murtha’s term in Washington.

As expected, Gov. Ed Rendell announced Wednesday that the special election would be held the same day as the primary to save money. His office said scheduling it on a different day would cost taxpayers more than $680,000.

“At a time when all…

Buchanan for Congress Release

By BUCHANAN FOR CONGRESS

WEXFORD, PA – Former U.S. Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan announced today that she will seek the Republican nomination for Congress in Pennsylvania’s Fourth Congressional District. The campaign will be holding kick-off events throughout the district in the coming weeks.

“As a federal prosecutor, I have devoted my entire professional life to public service and rose to the rank of U.S. Attorney for Western Pennsylvania. I have always understood that I was…

DelCo Dems back Lentz

The Delaware County Democratic Committee endorsed state Representative Bryan Lentz for Congress in the 7th District Tuesday night, further solidifying Lentz’s status as the party’s overwhelming front-runner three months before the primary.

The Lentz campaign said a roll-vote wasn’t needed, with overwhelming support coming in the form of a standing voice vote. Environmental lawyer Gail Conner and political consultant E. Teresa Touey are both running, but neither have been able to gain much traction in…

Lentz Wins Landslide Endorsement of the Delaware County Democratic Committee

By LENTZ FOR CONGRESS

Media, PA—Representative Bryan R. Lentz won a landslide endorsement of the over 600 Delaware County Democratic Committee members from the 7th Congressional District last night at the party’s annual nominating convention at the Paxon Hollow Country Club in Broomall.  No formal roll call was needed and Lentz received an overwhelming vote of confidence from the crowd when the standing vote erupted into pro-Lentz cheers and chants.

“I am honored and humbled…

United Steelworkers Endorse Dan Onorato for Governor

By ONORATO FOR GOVERNOR

PITTSBURGH:  The United Steelworkers (USW) today endorsed Dan Onorato for Governor at their headquarters in Pittsburgh.  The Steelworkers’ endorsement is the second major announcement of statewide labor support for Onorato in as many weeks, and Onorato remains the only Democratic nominee for Governor to receive a statewide labor endorsement.  Onorato has also received the endorsements of three local Service Employees International Union unions (SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania, 32BJ and Workers United PA…

LEFTOVERS: Sestak in Pittsburgh, Specter in San Fran, Doherty’s decision, guv endorsements

Democrat Joe Sestak’s Senate campaign officially opened its new Pittsburgh office Tuesday—and it yielded the kind of back-and-forth you don’t normally get from some mundane office opening.

First, let’s not forget to note that having more boots on the ground in western Pennsylvania is an important step for the campaign.

“With this new office, we can work to ensure that the needs and desires of Western Pennsylvania will not fall on the deaf ears of…

Lt. Gov. update: Rizzo’s out, Urban’s hedging his bets

A few days after the state GOP made its endorsement for Lieutenant Governor, the final primary field is still falling into place.

Philadelphia City Councilman Frank Rizzo