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Trump House creator Leslie Rossi says she is ‘humbled’ at receiving GOP nod for open state House seat
By lowber on February 21, 2021
Leslie Baum Rossi said she was “humbled” by her selection Saturday by a group of party confreres from Somerset and Westmoreland counties to be the…
5 Republicans seek party nod for special election in 59th state House district
By lowber on February 16, 2021
Five Republicans — four from Westmoreland County and one from Somerset County — are seeking the party’s nod to run in the May 18th special…
Women-powered grassroots efforts support Biden, Trump in Western Pennsylvania
By lowber on November 1, 2020
Stasia Vernallis knew she was onto something when Facebook groups of frustrated female voters began cropping up across Pennsylvania just days after the 2017 Women’s…
When will election results be known for Westmoreland, Allegheny, Pennsylvania?
By lowber on November 1, 2020
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf recalled when he won office in 2014 and reelection four years later, media reports unofficially declared him the victor within minutes…
Rematch pits Davanzo against Prah in race for state House 58th District
By lowber on October 24, 2020
Voters in the state House 58th District have seen this race before — seven months ago, to be exact, when Republican Eric Davanzo and Democrat…
Biden visit stirs pro, con sentiments among Westmoreland residents
By lowber on October 1, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden’s campaign swing through Westmoreland County this week elicited strong opinions from local residents — both those who want to see…
Joe Biden Express rolls into Western Pennsylvania for whistle stop train tour
By lowber on September 30, 2020
An Amtrak passenger train carrying Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his campaign contingent rolled from Ohio into Western Pennsylvania on Wednesday, a day after…
Pence to campaign in Westmoreland and Beaver counties Sept. 9
By lowber on September 5, 2020
Vice President Mike Pence will campaign in Western Pennsylvania on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump’s re-election effort continues its focus on swing state voters. …
Super PACs turn to Western Pa. voters for testimonials in presidential contest
By lowber on August 30, 2020
On the surface, Janie and Shawn share little beyond their small-town Western Pennsylvania roots. Source: The Tribune-Review