Montgomery County's unofficial results were posted after polls closed on Tuesday.
Low voter turnout seemed to be common in the Spring-Ford area on Tuesday. Only 9 percent of registered voters turned out county-wide. However, even with the low turnout, there was at least one surprise in the race for school board seats. [Editor's note: Results are unofficial until certified by the county.] Long-time board member Edward Dressler, representing Region I, was ousted by voters, who chose newcomer Kelly Spletzer on both party ballots. Below is our rundown of the unofficial results. Spring-Ford Area School District Board of Directors Region 1, for four-year seat Candidate Republican Votes Democratic Votes Edward Dressler 135 125 Kelly J. Spletzer 262 153 Region 1, for two-year seat Candidate Republican Votes Democratic Votes …
Tuesday is primary election day. Here's our local guide to elections in the area.
Primary Election Day is today, Tuesday, May 21. While there are relatively few uncontested races, Patch has a guide of who is running as well as a rundown of some other election information. Election Information If you're not sure where you should vote, or if you're registered to vote, check the Pennsylvania Voter Services website. Montgomery County also has sample ballots for each precinct on their election website. Who's Running in the Primary Only a few races are contested. Most of the candidates on the ballot will be on the ballot again in November, barring any drop-outs. Party affiliations are indicated. If there is no party affiliation noted, the candidate cross-filed in both the Republican and Democratic parties, or is the only …
4:03 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Given how important local elections really are -- and that they have more impact on your bottom line than anything in Washington (remember your school taxes), make sure you know your candidates positions on all issues before voting. Don't just go in blindly! more ›
County Judge Races, School Board Races, as well as Local Municipal Races for Township Supervisor, Tax Collector & Auditor are IMPORTANT to you as a local Resident.
The Franklin & Marshall College poll ranks what voters feel is important for the state.
The No. 1 issue that Pennsylvania voters care about is improving the economy, at least according to one poll. The Frankin and Marshall College poll of Pennsylvania voters for May 2013 found that, of 11 possible issues, the one voters said to be most important to them was improving the state’s economy. The poll listed a number of issues and asked voters to rank its importance on a scale of 1 to 10. The top two issues, “improving the state’s economy” and “help create new jobs,” both had a mean score of 8.9 among voters polled. The poll, which was conducted between April 30 and May 5, gathered responses from 526 registered voters, including 265 Democrats, 196 Republicans and 65 Independents. The poll’s results are listed below: What do you …
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Two Republicans and two Democrats will be on the ballots of both political parties Tuesday.
Four Montgomery County residents are hoping to fill two open seats in the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas in January, but the first step is making it past the Primary Election, in which all of the candidates are cross-filed. Republican candidates Sharon Giamporcaro and Maureen Coggins will be on the Republican and Democrat ballots, as will Democrats Steven Tolliver and Gail Weilheimer. Here is a look at the four candidates: Maureen Coggins of Upper Hanover Township Maureen Coggins is a Montgomery County attorney with over 20 years of courtroom experience, including eight years as a prosecutor with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, including serving as chief of the Major Crimes and Special Prosecutions unit. As the…
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The U.S. Census Bureau says black turnout nationwide, by percentage, exceeded white turnout last year for the first time.
A recent U.S. Census Bureau report shows that blacks had the highest voter turnout among racial identifications in the 2012 general election. Nationwide, 66.2 percent of black citizens voted, exceeding for the first time the turnout of white voters, which was 64.1 percent. In 2008, 66.1 percent of whites voted, to 64.7 percent of blacks. Back in 1996, white turnout was 60.7 percent and black turnout was 53 percent. Black turnout also exceeded white turnout in Pennsylvania last year, 65.2 percent to 62.5 percent. Read a Huffington Post report on the census findings, and see below for statistics comparing other voting demographics: Voter turnout is expected to be far lower in Tuesday's off-year primary election. Polls will be open from 7 a…
7:45 pm on Monday, May 20, 2013
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One poll suggests that, while Pennsylvania voters might support medical marijuana use, they aren't in favor of legal pot.
Pennsylvania voters aren't in favor of legalizing marijuana, according to one pole. The Frankin and Marshall College poll of Pennsylvania voters for May 2013 showed that 54 percent of voters polled opposed to legalizing marijuana in the state. A similar F&M Poll at the beginning of February found that 55 percent of respondants were against legalizing marijuana. While voters don't support its outright legalization, 82 percent of those polled favor the use of marijuana for medical reasons if prescribed by a doctor. The poll, which was conducted between April 30 and May 5, gathered responses from 526 registered voters, including 265 Democrats, 196 Republicans and 65 Independents. The full poll is available for review here. The following …
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8:45 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
As Stel said, nobody is trying to argue that you should be allowed to spoke pot while working. Alcohol is legal, but most people would get fired if they were drinking on the job, so you have to apply your thinking both ways. Would you think it okay to drive on a bridge designed by someone who is drunk, or be operated on by a drunk surgeon? more ›
Commissioners partner with GVF TMA to observe national initiative on Friday.
Exercise. Environment. Fun. The day is intended to really combine them all. The Montgomery County Commissioners along with the Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Authority (GVF TMA) will team up to bring National Bike To Work Day to Montgomery County. "Communities in Motion, a GVF TMA Foundation will organize a group bike ride to observe National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 17," said Maureen Farrell COO of Communities in Motion. "This will mark the second annual bike to work day with the Montgomery County Commissioners." This event, Farrell said, is held in conjunction with Communities in Motion's National Bike to Work Challenge, which began May 1 and runs until Sept. 30. The organizations have planned for two unique …
8:38 am on Thursday, May 16, 2013
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Republicans have filed a lawsuit to remove Michael Paston as acting director of Montgomery County Voter Services, alleging that commissioners Josh Shapiro and Leslie Richards appointed him illegally.
The Montgomery County Republican Committee (MCRC) has sued commissioners Josh Shapiro and Leslie Richards and county employee Michael Paston regarding Paston’s position as “acting director” of the voter services department since the firing of long-time director Joseph Passarella in April. The suit alleges that Shapiro and Richards illegally appointed Paston, former Democrat elected official and current county archivist and print shop manager, to the post without approval from the salary board, according to the suit. According to a Margaret Gibbons article in Phillyburbs.com, sources say Shapiro and Richards wanted to immediately appoint Paston to the position but did not have the votes necessary. Republican Commissioner Bruce Castor and…
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2:23 pm on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Because of his background, Paston is qualified to run the print shop. As far as voter services, this is purely a political appointment. Why don't you guys just have the balls to say that. It would at least be honest. Why won't Castor and Greenleaf support Paston?? Castor has been very bipartisan in his dealings on the Board of Commissioners, maybe, because the appointment sucks!!! more ›
After Montgomery County denied an additional $11 million loan for what it considers a nonviable development project, the lender filed for foreclosure on Logan Square in Norristown.
The senior lender behind the Logan Square development project, located at Markley Street and West Johnson Highway in Norristown, filed for foreclosure on the property on May 3, putting in jeopardy a $24.5 million investment the county made to the development between 2009 and 2011. The project began in 2007 when Charles Gallub, principal at Develcom in Bellmawr, NJ, began working with government officials and a private investment group, Axis Advisors, LP, to develop the 24.5 acre site, including the abandoned Sears and Ports of the World, totaling 150,000 square feet in retail space. A plan to bring Raleigh Studios to the property fell through after failed negotiations over tax credits with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the plan …
10:24 am on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
im telling ya.... make it a prison. lease the land to cca. They will build it ( creates jobs). Staff and run it ( creates jobs). and pay the county via the lease deal more ›
Bruce Bailey
11:28 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Turnout was atrocious, much worse than the expected light turnout at an off-year primary. Here are comparisons to other off-year primaries in Montgomery County going back to 2003: (Year: % of registered voters voting in the primary) 2013: 9.17% 2011: 13.34% 2009: 13.05% 2007: 19.44% 2005: 15.24% 2003: 14.20% Seems like we are in a downward spiral with no end in sight. Certainly can't blame the … more ›