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“You’ll never see a headline that says the election went smoothly, but that’s exactly what happened in Pennsylvania today.” – Al Schmidt
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1. Democrats retain majority in the Palestinian Authority House of Representatives and position the party to prevent restrictions on abortion rights
“Democrats retained their slim majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Tuesday by winning a special election, maintaining control over how the chamber will handle abortion, gun rights and voting rights legislation.
Heather Boyd won a seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the Philadelphia suburbs, beating the Republicans Kate Ford for a vacancy created by the resignation of the Democratic MP. Mike Zabel.” (AP)
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After Zabel’s resignation, Democrats retain a majority in the Palestinian Authority’s House of Representatives. “Pennsylvania House Democrats retain their one-seat majority in the House of Representatives after spending more than $1 million defending their control of the chamber.” (Philadelphia investigators)
- HD163: Boyd (D) 59.94%, Ford (R) 38.82%, Goodwin (L) 1.26%
Stender wins 108th place, defeating Finn, Scratchling. “Republican Michael Stender will travel to Harrisburg as the new representative in the 108th district of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after overtaking Democratic challenger Trevor Finn and Libertarian candidate Elijah Scretchling in a special election Tuesday night.”Daily Article)
- HD108: Stender (R) 65.54%, Finn (D) 30.52%, Scretching (L) 3.94%
PA had a “free and fair, safe election” on Tuesday.. “With only “a few minor and isolated issues arose,” Pennsylvania’s chief election official reported Tuesday’s municipal primary went smoothly.” (PennLive)
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2. McCaffery and Carluccio win primary for PA Supreme Court seat
“Democrat Dan McCaffery and Republicans Carolyn Carluccio won their party’s primary on Tuesday for a vacant seat on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, kicking off a fall contest for entry to a Supreme Court at the heart of gun, abortion and election cases in a presidential contested state stands.” (AP)
- (D) McCaffrey 59.59%, Kunselman 40.41%
- (R) Carluccio 53.55%, McCullough 46.45%
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Dugan is the prosecutor for Allegheny County, Zappala – but a November rematch could be on the cards. “Matt Dugan defeated a titan of the Allegheny County Democratic Party on Tuesday, overtaking Stephen A. Zappala Jr. at the ballot box for district attorney. For the first time in Zappala’s quarter-century political career.” (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
- Dugan 55.58%, Zappala 44.31%
Baratta Receives Democratic Approval for Northampton County District Attorney. “Former Northampton County Judge Stephen G. Baratta defeated Northampton County District Attorney Terry Houck in a Democratic primary, unofficial election results show.”morning call)
- Baratta 54.47%, Houck 45.45%
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3. Parker receives Democratic nod for mayor of Philadelphia
“Cherelle Parker — a West Oak Lane native who lost much of her family at a young age and later became a state representative and majority leader on the city council — won the Democratic nomination for Philadelphia mayor, making her the favorite for the 100th female mayor and the first woman to serve ever ruled the city.” (Philadelphia investigator)
- Parker 32.94%, Rhynhart 22.66%, Gym 21.29%, Domb 11.68%, J Brown 8.97%
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Innamorato wins Democratic primary for Allegheny County Board of Directors. “State Representative Sara Innamorato led a progressive breakthrough in Tuesday’s Allegheny County Democratic primary for office, winning the party’s nomination for county executive, continuing a string of victories over established Democrats in western Pennsylvania.” (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
- Innamorato 37.58%, Cream of Tartar 29.54%, Lamb 19.83%, Fawcett 9.70%
“Winder, Makhija win, Gale falls in controversial Montco commissioner race”. “Jamila Winder, an executive at an education company, and attorney Neil Makhija won Tuesday’s controversial Democratic primary by two seats as commissioner in Montgomery County.” (Philadelphia investigators)
Cumberland Commissioner’s unofficial results give haters GOP win; Eichelberger leads for second place. “There could be another shotgun marriage in a Republican commissioner ticket for Cumberland County.” (PennLive)
“Gaughan, McGloin, Chermak and Campbell Win Lackawanna Commissioner Nominations”. “IIt was a night for fresh faces.” (Times-Tribune)
First-time nominee leads Democratic field for Lehigh County commissioner. “Unofficial results from Lehigh County show Legislative Counselor Sheila Alvarado, Acting Dan Hartzell, Community Organizer April Riddick and Data Engineer Jon Irons secured their nominations.”LehighValleyNews.com)
Former state Representative Sainato continues in Lawrence County Commissioner competition. “Mail-in ballots told the story to Lawrence County commissioners in Tuesday’s primary.” (New castle news)
Pandora, Hetherington In; Halcovage at Schuylkill. “The incumbent Schuylkill County Commissioner, George Halcovage Jr., appears to have lost his bid for re-election, finishing seventh out of eight candidates.” (Lehighton Times News)
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4. What they say
A look at editorials and opinions in Keystone State.
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- Sara Innamorato must learn from Mayor Ed Gainey’s troubles in order to succeed. (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
- Support democracy in school board elections – even if the other side wins. (Wide + freedom)
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5. 50 years ago today: The Watergate Hearings begin
May 17, 1973: Senator Sam Ervin (DN.C.) opens the Senate Special Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities on the Watergate Incident.
Original caption for this photo…Washington: General view of the crowded Senate Committee meeting room as the Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities met on 05/17. opened its investigation into the Watergate scandal. Only 100 public seats were available – the rest of the crowd were journalists and congressmen.
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