Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Former state legislator Chelsa Wagner easily wins a first term as county controller; Alexander Bicket and Michael Marmo win seats on the Common Pleas Court bench, according to unofficial results from the Allegheny County Elections Bureau.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
All vote totals are unofficial until certified by the Allegheny County Elections Bureau but are based on 100 percent of precincts reporting. Democrat Chelsa Wagner, a state legislator from Brookline, easily defeated Robert Howard of Marshall, drawing nearly twice as many votes to win her first term as Allegheny County Controller. Wagner, a business analyst and attorney, most recently has served as the state representative for the 22nd District in the South Hills. A member of a politically active family, she defeated Howard, a former North Allegheny school director, to win her first term in county office. Wagner won her spot on the general election ballot after defeating primary-election Democratic challengers George Matta, a former clerk …
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Incumbent Ben Frederick loses spot on Leetsdale Council.
Residents of Leetsdale voted for change in Tuesday’s general election, as a slate of newcomers claimed all four open spots for borough council, according to unofficial results. Democratic newcomers Melanie Dunn, Joseph McGurk and Republican newcomer Jeff Weatherby were the top vote-getters for three 4-year seats. Democratic newcomer Linda Michael received the fewest votes. The four were guaranteed to claim the three seats, but a race for a two-year seat also pitted Michael—a Republican write-in candidate—against Leetsdale Councilman Benjimen Frederick, who has served six years on council. Michael received the majority of votes in that race, upsetting Frederick’s bid for re-election, according to unofficial election results. “I would say …
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Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge David N. Wecht wins in state Superior Court race.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
All results are unofficial until certified by the Pennsylvania Department of State. With nearly 100 percent of precincts from throughout the state reporting vote counts, Republican Anne E. Covey this morning defeated Democratic challenger Kathryn Boockvar in the race for a seat on Pennsylvania's Commonwealth Court. Covey, of New Hope, Bucks County, is an attorney and the first female member of the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board. By Wednesday morning, she had 966,441 votes, or 52.4 percent of the votes counted. Boockvar, of Doylestown, Bucks County, is an attorney and arbitrator. By Wednesday morning, she had 879,073 votes, or 47.6 percent of the votes counted by that point. Kathryn Boockvar With nearly 100 percent of …
After defeating Republican D. Raja in Tuesday's election, the Democrat and former county council president looks ahead to priorities once in office
Mass transit, Marcellus Shale, property taxes, the airport and the Allegheny County budget will be on Democrat Rich Fitzgerald’s radar when he takes over as county executive in January. Fitzgerald, 52, of Squirrel Hill, defeated Republican D. Raja, 46, of Mt. Lebanon, by a nearly 2-1 margin in Tuesday’s general election. The former County Council member and president celebrated the win with hundreds of supporters at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers hall on Pittsburgh’s South Side. Many wore green T-shirts with the words, “Welcome to Fitzburgh” on the front. Afterwards, he talked with Patch about his first priorities when taking office. “We’ve got a lot of challenges, transit, stopping the reassessment of our county only…
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With 100 percent of the votes counted in Allegheny County, Patch brings you the unofficial results in school board, magistrate, borough and township contests.
Region I One 4-year term Name of Candidate Party Total % Gianni Floro D/R 832 99.28 Region II Two 4-year terms Robert Riker D/R 490 47.12 David Pusateri D/R 554 52.31 Region III Two 4-year terms Jack Norris D/R 1052 49.58 D/R 1046 49.57 Aleppo Township Commissioners Two 4-year terms Name of Candidate Party Total % Joanne Schollaert D 186 57.76 Aleppo Township Commissioners One 2-year term Name of Candidate Party Total % Linda S. Vescio R 312 92.69 Bell Acres Council Three 4-year terms Name of Candidate Party Total % Kenneth Alvania D 185 30.48 Christopher Abell D 192 31.63 Dennis Young Jr. R 225 37.07 Leetsdale Judge Office One 6-year term Robert Ford D/R 4924 99.33 Edgeworth Council Three 4-year terms Name of …
Most current board members will retain their positions in Sewickley Valley communities.
Leet Township will see no change on its board of commissioners, while a Sewickley Hills candidate has claimed two seats, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s general election. Democratic newcomer James Janaszek came close to victory by drawing 149 votes, or 19.43 percent for one of three 4-year terms on the Leet Township commission. Commissioner John J. Stephansky, also a Democrat, squeaked just ahead with 178 votes, or 23.21 percent. Unofficial results showed Commission President Gary L. Bradel, a Republican, cruised to victory with 252 votes, or 32.86 percent, while Commissioner David A. Case tallied 188 votes, or 24.51 percent. Over in Sewickley Hills, Republican Councilwoman Cynthia Phillips led with 80 votes, or 52.63 …
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Polls are open until 8 p.m. tonight. Keep checking back with Sewickley Patch for the latest updates.
Voter turnout at the local polls hasn’t been much to cheer about, although candidates are confident more voters will show up as the day progresses. “It’s a little bit slow right now,” said Lyvonne Wesche, judge of elections in Leetsdale. “People have been coming in a little at a time.” Wesche said the crowd usually picks up around lunchtime during work breaks and again around dinner time, as residents head home from work. As of 8:30 a.m. only about 20 voters had been to the Leetsdale polling place at the municipal building. Over in Sewickley, Jean Harvey, judge of elections for Ward 1, said voter turnout was also “very slow.” Ward 1 is the largest of Sewickley’s four districts. As of about 9 a.m., Harvey said only 27 voters had been to the…
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Your general election guide for the Quaker Valley area. Find out who is running for local, county and state offices.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
The time has come for voters to cast their ballots in the general election at the state, county and local levels. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. While it’s not a presidential election year – when more voters are most likely to turn out – there are plenty of reasons to exercise your right to vote. If you don’t know where to vote, click here. LEETSDALE COUNCIL The hottest local election is for Leetsdale Council, where four candidates are on the ballot for three open four-year terms. Two candidates are vying for one 2-year term. For the two-year seat, current Leetsdale Councilman Benjimen Frederick will face newcomer Linda Michael, who is running as the Republican write-in candidate. Democratic candidates for the four-year …
Monday, November 7, 2011
Planning to vote Nov. 8? Sewickley Patch brings you its 2011 Election Central guide to the candidates and races that affect your community.
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Monday, November 7, 2011
With the Nov. 8 general election just around the corner, Sewickley Patch brings you its 2011 Election Central database. Here you will find links and pages detailing positions that will be filled in the election, as well as information about the various candidates running and polling locations around the Sewickley Valley. Bookmark this page and return for updates through Nov. 8 and beyond. In our 2011 Election Log, we'll keep you updated on candidates' stances on issues, events, announcements and any other news related to the races. Interested in something you don't see? Leave a comment, or send an email to larissa.dudkiewicz@patch.com. Planning a debate, a coffee or gathering with candidates? Let Patch know. The following locations…
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Despite a scheduling conflict threatening to keep Fitzgerald from attending tonight's debate, the event organizer says it's still on.
A debate between D. Raja and Rich Fitzgerald, candidates vying to become Allegheny County executive, scheduled for tonight at Robert Morris University is still on, despite a scheduling conflict. Earlier this week, the Fitzgerald campaign said scheduling conflicts might prevent the Allegheny County councilman from appearing at the event, which will begin at 8 p.m. Thursday in the university's Academic Media Center. The event's organizer, Carrie Moniot, said, "Fitzgerald has another event to attend tonight, but his campaign manager said that he will try to get to the debate by 8:15 pm." Fitzgerald, a Democrat, is running against Mt. Lebanon businessman Raja, a Republican, to replace Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato in the Nov. 8 …
Pam Miller
10:17 pm on Sunday, November 20, 2011
Melanie Dunn is a fine Council Person And us people of Leetsdale should be proud that she works so hard. And, For the CROOKS like The Borough Manager needs to fired. The Borough should reinstate Liz Petalino Secretary/Treasurer. And,Joseph McGurk is a great person too. more ›