Gleanings From the Official Candidate List

A few things that caught my eye from the Department of State's list of people who filed petitions to run for office. I am told that the governor might have extended the deadline for an extra two days. The list I looked at was time stamped 5:35 p.m. and the office closed today at 5:00. Someone told me the deadline had been extended for an extra two days but I don't have official verification of that. Far too many people are running unopposed. No one should get a free ride to reelection.

Once the list if formally set I'll check it again.

John Cordisco’s name is not listed for state treasurer but he may have turned in petitions late in the day and they haven't made it to the list yet.

Only two Republican challengers at present for Allyson Schwartz of the 13th congressional district, Marina Kats and Lee Falgoust

Jim Gerlach of the 6th congressional district, will face three Democrats, Bob Roggio, Mike Leibowitz, and Bob Rovner.

In the open 17th state senate district, Daylin Leach has three Republican opponents, John Durante, Lance Rogers, and Lisa Paolino.

In the open 31st state house district, it is Steve Santarsiero for the Democrats and Norman Stainthorpe for the Republicans.

Kate Harper, Republican from the 61st state house district will face two Democrats, Frank Custer (friend of Joe Hoeffel) and Todd Eisenberg

In the 150th house district Republican Mike Vereb faces Democrat Kelbin Carolina who ran for a Montgomery County row office last year.

The 181st will wind up with a Democrat Rep. Thomas, as W. Curtis Thomas is facing off against Lewis Thomas III.