Political news and notes: 2014 legislative races kicking off
Final write-in results show poor turnout, participation in 2013
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The political news cycle never seems to end these days, on the heels of the final write-in election results being posted Friday, we have a batch of new candidate announcements or pending announcements in 2014 state legislative races — and even, it seems — an early hint about a 2016 race.
First to the...
Ross announces plans to retire after 2014
Nine-term State Rep. won’t seek reelection; Walker eyed as GOP candidate
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
State Rep. Chris Ross (R-158) announced Tuesday that he wouldn’t seek a 10th term in the statehouse.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — State Rep. Chris Ross (R-158) announced Tuesday that he would not seek a 10th term in the state House of Representatives.
Ross, currently a township resident, has served...
Supreme Court upholds redistricting plan
New state house, state Senate districts for many — new district, the 74th in Coatesville area
The new State House districts for Chester County, including the new 74th District, centered around Coatesville.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The Pennsylvania State Supreme Court has upheld a new legislative redistricting plan, Wednesday, meaning the proposed district changes — including many...
Letter: Rzucidlo alerts voters in the 158th of voting issues
To The Editor:
As an advocate, I have worked for many years to assist families and individuals in the region navigate the complicated Education, Human Services, and Veteran services programs in Pennsylvania. I help people find services they need and teach them how to they can in turn help others as well.
I am also a candidate running for a seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the...