Politics & Government

Candidates Prepare for 2012 Primary Election

Read our complete list of primary election candidates who filed to run in the April 24 primary.

Plenty of politicians will face challengers this primary season as numerous candidates filed their election petitions for the upcoming primary.

Unless a challenge by Republican state lawmakers to push the election back is upheld or the districts are properly formatted, the primary is scheduled for April 24.

Below are the races that people living in Upper St. Clair will be keeping a close eye on during the primary and the November general election. Go to the Pennsylvania Department of State’s website to view the entire candidate roster.

Find out what's happening in Upper St. Clairwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

 

18th Congressional District

Find out what's happening in Upper St. Clairwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Two Upper St. Clair residents will face off in the Republican primary as Evan Feinberg tries to unseat U.S. Rep Tim Murphy in the 18th congressional district. The winner will then face Washington County Commissioner Larry Maggi, who is running as a Democrat, in the November general election.

 

Pennsylvania U.S. Senator

U.S. Senator Bob Casey will face one challenger, Joe Vodvarka of Findlay Township, who was booted from the Democratic Senate primary two years ago for not having enough signatures on his petition. Five Republican state representatives, Sam Rohrer, Steven Welch, Marc Scaringi, Tom Smith and David Christian are vying to unseat Casey.

 

37th State Senate District

Three Republicans and no Democrats filed to replace state Sen. John Pippy in his 37th district seat. State Rep. Mark Mustio, former Mt. Lebanon Commissioner D. Raja and Sue Means of Bethel Park will face-off in the primary to decide who wins the position.

 

40th State House District

No one filed to run against current state Rep. John Maher, R-Upper St. Clair.

 

Pennsylvania Auditor General

Maher is also running for state auditor general. He will face Frank Pinto in the Republican Primary. The winner will face state Rep. Eugene Pasquale, a Democrat, in November.


Who will you be voting for and why? Tell us in the comments.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here