Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Longest-serving member of Pennsylvania congressional delegation loses Democratic primary fight in redrawn district that includes parts of Northampton County.
U.S. Rep. Tim Holden, the most senior member of Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation, has been knocked out of office by a Democratic primary challenger who hails from a part of the state Holden had not represented at all during his 20 years in the House. Matt Cartwright, a personal injury attorney and political newcomer from outside Scranton, defeated Holden on Tuesday to win the Democratic nomination in the redrawn 17th Congressional District, which includes a significant portion of Northampton County. The general election in November will now be a race between Cartwright – who attacked Holden for having a voting record not progressive enough for most Democrats – and Scranton Tea Party founder Laureen Cummings, who was the only …
Monday, April 23, 2012
Democratic primary for 17th district will be decided Tuesday.
On Tuesday, Democratic voters in the Easton area -- as well as numerous other counties -- will decide who they want to represent them in Congress: U.S. Rep. Tim Holden, or challenger Matt Cartwright. Holden, 55 and from Schuylkill County, has been in Congress for 20 years, but it was only until recently -- due to congressional redistricting -- that his representing the Lehigh Valley was even a possibility. In addition to the Easton area and much of Northampton County, the new 17th district includes Holden's home county, as well Monroe, Lackwanna, Luzerne and Carbon counties. Cartwright, 50 and from the town of Moosic south of Scranton, is an attorney who has been presented as a more liberal alternative to Holden, who's known as a "Blue …
Democratic primary pitting challenger Matt Cartwright against incumbent Tim Holden is expected to be one of Tuesday's closest primary contests.
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Monday, April 23
Nine-term incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Holden "is in the fight of his political life," according to PoliticsPa. The Democratic primary pitting challenger Matt Cartwright against Holden is expected to be one of Tuesday's closest primary contests in Pennsylvania. Neither candidate has ties to Northampton County, but voters here will help determine the outcome of the battle. What do you think of the 17th House race? Tell us in the comments section below. Holden's congressional district was redrawn dramatically to include 80 percent of territority that is new to him. Redistricting put Easton as well as Palmer and Forks townships and the Nazareth area into Holden's 17th House district, thus splitting up the Lehigh Valley in a highly …
Poll workers are required to ask voters for ID on Tuesday. Voters will need to have a photo ID to vote in the general election in November.
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Monday, April 23
Polling places are preparing for the November 2012 general election when all voters - no matter how many years they have been voting - must show photo ID thanks to a new state law. First-time voters will be asked on Tuesday to provide ID before voting in the primary election. Poll workers are required to ask all voters for ID. Do you think voters should be required to show a photo ID? Tell us in the comments section below. Acceptable forms of ID include: Voters who do not have one of the above listed forms of ID can get a free photo ID at a Pennsylvania Driver's License Center. To find the Driver's License Center nearest you, and to learn what identification and residency documentation you will need to get a photo ID, or for more …
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Today is the deadline to apply for an absentee ballot for the primary election.
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Tuesday, April 17
Voters who want an absentee ballot for Pennsylvania's April 24 Primary Election have until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 to apply. The following people qualify for an absentee ballot: For more information, contact the:
Friday, March 23, 2012
Monday, March 26 is the deadline to register to vote in 2012 Pa. primary
Monday, March 26 is the last day to register to vote in Pennsylvania's 2012 primary election. It's also the last day for a voter to change party affiliation before the primary. The primary - of special interest to GOP voters selecting a presidential candidate - will be held from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24. GOP presidential candidates listed on the Pennsylvania ballot are: Pennsylvania's GOP voters will also choose a candidate to run against incumbent Democrat U.S. Senator Bob Casey in the November general election. The GOP candidates are: For more information, contact Northampton County Voter Registration
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Local Democrats celebrate opening of Obama for America office.
Re-electing President Barack Obama is the only way to help cities like Easton, Mayor Sal Panto told local Democrats Thursday. Panto was speaking at the grand opening for the Obama re-election campaign's office on Larry Holmes Drive, which will serve as headquarters for the Easton area, Nazareth area, and the Slate Belt. Speaking to several dozen people in the parking lot of the former Ringside building, Panto recalled "inheriting" Easton at a time of economic hardship. "I can't imagine what President Obama felt when he inherited the United States of America," in the midst of even greater turmoil, the mayor said, arguing that the election is a choice between Obama and candidates "who want to reward recklessness, not responsibility." …
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
"Obama For America PA" will open in Larry Holmes Drive space Thursday.
President Barack Obama's re-election campaign will set up shop in Easton this week. The campaign will hold a grand opening for its Easton area headquarters -- at 91 Larry Holmes Drive -- Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The announcement comes just a day after news that Vice President Joe Biden would speak at Lafayette College. The Obama campaign has 12 other offices in the state, including one in Allentown.
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
The two men running to be Easton's new congressman will open their offices in the next few days.
The two men running to represent Easton and much of the rest of Northampton County in Congress are opening campaign offices in the city. U.S. Rep. Tim Holden will hold a grand opening for his new campaign office at 431 Northampton St. on Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. "We are eager to work with the community to build a strong organization for Congressman Holden's campaign," said Eric Nagy, Holden's campaign manager. Matt Cartwright, the Lackawanna County attorney challenging Holden, will open his Easton campaign office -- at 355 Ferry St. -- Monday at 5:30 p.m. Redistricting has pushed Easton and several other communities into the 17th district, represented by Holden, who is based in Schuylkill County. Cartwright is challenging Holden…
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Republican majority chooses Northampton County Councilman John Cusick as president for another year.
Reorganization doesn't seem to be simple, at least where Northampton County Council is concerned. Last year, Council President Ron Angle lost his seat after his fellow Republicans instead backed Councilman John Cusick. This year, Cusick kept his seat, but only after a challenge from council's Democrats on council that ended with a tie vote, causing council to put the meeting on hold until member Bruce Gilbert arrived to break the tie. Councilwoman Peg Ferraro -- who was re-elected Vice President without challenge -- nominated Cusick. Councilman Lamont McClure, a Democrat, was also nominated as president. The resulting 4-4 vote meant that council effectively had no president, and thus the meeting was put on hold until Gilbert arrived. But …
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9:30 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
I am from Schuylkill County and Tim Holden has done NOTHING for us. I remember Dan Flood and the great things he did - I voted for Matt Cartright! more ›