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U.S. SENATOR
Bob Casey Jr., 46, Scranton
215-567-4190
Rick Santorum (I), 48, Penn Hills
1-877-VOTE-RICK
One of the most watched senatorial campaigns in the nation pits Mr. Casey, the state treasurer and former state auditor general, against Mr. Santorum, who has served two terms in the Senate and two in the U.S. House.
From the Post-Gazette archives:
"Santorum on the attack in final debate with Casey," Oct. 17.
"Santorum, Casey go toe-to-toe in debate," Oct. 13.
"Upstart Santorum now the old guard," Sept. 3.
"Casey says he's more than an anti-Santorum," Sept. 10.
GOVERNOR/LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
(Vote for one team)
Ed Rendell (I), 62, Philadelphia
412-201-9024
(Catherine Baker Knoll is Mr. Rendell's running mate.)
Lynn Swann, 54, Sewickley Heights
412-325-8888
(Jim Matthews is Mr. Swann's running mate.)
Mr. Rendell, former mayor and district attorney in Philadelphia, faces Mr. Swann, the former Steeler who is in his first bid for elected office.
"Swann vs. Rendell: 2nd debate spirited," Oct. 5.
"Swann, Rendell scrap over pay raise," Sept. 26.
"Swann has trouble catching on," Sept. 24.
"'Teflon Ed' unbruised despite tough year," Sept. 17.
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
3rd District
All of Erie County; parts of Armstrong, Butler, Crawford, Mercer, Venango and Warren counties.
Steven Porter, 63, Erie County
814-7390228
Phil English (I), 50, Erie
814-456-0675
Timothy J. Hagberg, 46, Warren County
814-723-8706
Mr. English is seeking his seventh term in a district that covers much of northwest Pennsylvania. Dr. Porter, a retired college professor from Venango County, is trying for a second time to unseat him. Mr. Hagberg is plant manager in a manufacturing facility and has no previous political experience.
"Candidate sues GOP opponent over recent ads," Oct. 21.
Part of Allegheny County (consisting of the townships of Aleppo, East Deer Ward 1, Fawn, Frazer, Hampton, Harmar, Harrison, Indiana, Kilbuck, Leet, Marshall, McCandless, Neville Ward 3, O'Hara Wards 1 (Division 1), 2, 3, 4 and 5, Ohio, Pine, Richland, Ross, Shaler, Springdale and West Deer and the boroughs of Aspinwall, Avalon Ward 3 (Division 1), Bell Acres, Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights, Brackenridge, Bradford Woods, Cheswick, Edgeworth, Emsworth, Etna Ward 3, Fox Chapel, Franklin Park, Glenfield, Haysville, Leetsdale, Oakmont, Osborne, Plum, Sewickley, Sewickley Heights, Sewickley Hills, Springdale and West View; part of Beaver County ; part of Butler County ; all of Lawrence County; part of Mercer County ; and part of Westmoreland County consisting of the boroughs of Delmont, Export and Murrysville.
Jason Altmire, 38, McCandless
724-274-1776
Melissa A. Hart (I), 44, Bradford Woods
724-779-4750
Mr. Altmire, a former Capitol Hill staffer and senior executive at UPMC, boasts 17 years of experience in federal policy-making, with expertise in health care.
Ms. Hart has served in Congress since 2001, and was a state senator for 10 years before that. She is a member of the influential Ways and Means Committee.
"Interest intensifying in Hart-Altmire race for Congress," Oct. 22.
"Altmire tests Hart," Oct. 8.
"Hart, Altmire differ on Iraq policy issues," Oct. 25.
9th District All of Bedford County; all of Blair County; part of Cambria County; part of Clearfield County ; part of Cumberland County ; part of Fayette County ; all of Franklin County; all of Fulton County; all of Huntingdon County; part of Indiana County ; part of Juniata County ; part of Mifflin County ; part of Perry County ; part of Somerset County ; and part of Westmoreland County consisting of the township of Derry.
Tony Barr, 36, Blair County
814-696-1074
Bill Shuster (I), 45, Hollidaysburg
814-696-0225
Mr. Shuster was first elected to Congress in May 2001 in a special election. Before that, he worked as a manager for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Corp.; a district manager for Bandag Inc.; and owner of an automobile dealership.
Mr. Barr, a special-education teacher, received the Democratic nomination through write-in votes in a hastily mounted campaign after learning that the party did not plan to nominate anyone to challenge Mr. Shuster.
Part of Allegheny County consisting of the townships of East Deer Ward 2 and Forward District 3 and the borough of Tarentum; part of Armstrong County ; part of Cambria County ; part of Fayette County ; all of Greene County; part of Indiana County ; part of Somerset County ; part of Washington County ; and part of Westmoreland County .
John P. Murtha (I), 74, Johnstown
800-539-8196
Diana Irey, 44, Carroll
724-258-2300
Mr. Murtha has served in Congress since 1974 and before that in the state Legislature. A Marine veteran, his outspoken criticism of the Bush administration's handling of the war in Iraq has been a principal issue in the campaign. He is challenged by Ms. Irey, a Washington County commissioner.
"Murtha's stand on Iraq makes him a big target," Oct. 15.
Part of Allegheny County consisting of the cities of Clairton, Duquesne, McKeesport and Pittsburgh and the townships of Elizabeth Ward 9, Kennedy, Neville Wards 1 and 2, North Versailles Wards 1, 2, 3 (Division 2), 4, 5, 6 and 7, O'Hara Ward 1 (Division 2), Penn Hills Wards 1, 2, 3 (Divisions 2, 3, 4 and 5), 4 (Divisions 1, 2 and 4), 5 (Divisions 2, 3 and 4), 6 (Divisions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6), 7 (Divisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7), 8 and 9 (Divisions 1, 2 and 5), Reserve, Robinson Districts 3 and 5, Stowe and Wilkins Ward 2 (Division 2) and the boroughs of Avalon Wards 1, 2 and 3 (Divisions 2 and 3), Baldwin Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16 and 18, Bellevue, Blawnox, Braddock, Braddock Hills, Chalfant, Coraopolis, Crafton Wards 1, 2 and 3 (Division 1), Dravosburg, East McKeesport, East Pittsburgh, Edgewood, Etna Wards 1 and 2, Forest Hills, Glassport, Homestead, Ingram, Liberty, Lincoln, Mckees Rocks, Millvale, Monroeville Wards 1 (Division 1) and 7, Mount Oliver, Munhall, North Braddock, Pitcairn Districts 2 and 3, Port Vue, Rankin, Sharpsburg, Swissvale, Turtle Creek, Verona, Versailles, Wall, West Homestead, West Mifflin, Whitaker, White Oak District 7, Wilkinsburg and Wilmerding.
Mike Doyle (I), 53, Forest Hills
412-244-9101
No candidate
Titus North, 45, Squirrel Hill
412-421-4036
Mr. Doyle, a 1975 graduate of Penn State, is seeking his seventh term in Congress. He has served on the Energy and Commerce Committee since 2001.
Dr. North is a political science professor at the University of Pittsburgh with a doctorate in public and international affairs, and a longtime activist in the peace movement. He ran unsuccessfully for mayor of Pittsburgh last year, receiving 4 percent of the vote.
Part of Allegheny County consisting of the townships of Baldwin, Collier, Crescent, Elizabeth Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Findlay, Forward Districts 1, 2 and 4, Moon, Mt. Lebanon, North Fayette, North Versailles Ward 3 (Division 1), Penn Hills Wards 3 (Divisions 1 and 6), 4 (Divisions 3 and 5), 5 (Divisions 1, 5 and 6), 6 (Division 5), 7 (Division 5) and 9 (Divisions 3 and 4), Robinson Districts 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9, Scott, South Fayette, South Park, South Versailles, Upper St. Clair and Wilkins Wards 1 and 2 (Division 1) and the boroughs of Baldwin Districts 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14 and 17, Bethel Park, Brentwood, Bridgeville, Carnegie, Castle Shannon, Churchill, Crafton Ward 3 (Division 2), Dormont, Elizabeth, Green Tree, Heidelberg, Jefferson Hills, McDonald (Allegheny County Portion), Monroeville Wards 1 (Divisions 2, 3 and 4), 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, Oakdale, Pennsbury Village, Pitcairn District 1, Pleasant Hills, Rosslyn Farms, Thornburg, Trafford (Allegheny County Portion), West Elizabeth, White Oak Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 and Whitehall; part of Beaver County ; part of Washington County ; and part of Westmoreland County .
Chad Kluko, 45, Monroeville
412-856-2903
Tim Murphy (I), 54, Upper St. Clair
412-835-4289
Mr. Kluko is a former executive in the telecommunications and broadcast industries in California who returned to his hometown, Monroeville, four years ago. He describes himself as a Reagan Republican in his early adulthood, who veered toward the Democrats in the 1990s because he was unhappy with what he viewed as the new Republican leadership's divisive, overly partisan social values agenda.
He changed his party registration to Democratic after returning to Pennsylvania, and entered the congressional race after better-known candidates declined.
Mr. Murphy has served two terms in the U.S. House and before that was a state senator. In Congress he has focused on health care issues. He has enjoyed a substantial fund-raising advantage over the challenger, who has no paid staff and no television advertising budget.
"Murphy hopes to win over unsettled electorate," Oct. 8.
"Iraq highlights debate between Murphy, Kluko," Oct. 25.
STATEWIDE BALLOT QUESTION
Do you favor indebtedness by the Commonwealth of up to $20,000,000 for the payment of compensation for service in the Persian Gulf Conflict of 1990-1991?
The ballot question asks the voters of Pennsylvania whether they approve of the Commonwealth borrowing $20 million to create a fund for the payment of compensation to veterans of the United States Armed Forces who served in the Persian Gulf Conflict and were Pennsylvania residents at the time of such service.
The Persian Gulf Conflict was fought in 1990 and 1991 following the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. If the ballot question is approved, payments will be made from the Persian Gulf Conflict Veterans' Compensation Fund in the following amounts: (1) up to $525 to a veteran of the Conflict; (2) $5,000 to a veteran who was a prisoner of war in the Conflict; and (3) $5,000 to the survivors of a veteran who died in the Conflict or from a wound, disease, or injury sustained during the Conflict.
Act No. 29 of 2006, which presents the ballot question to the voters, authorizes the Pennsylvania Adjutant General to create rules and procedures for administering payments from the Compensation Fund. If necessary to meet the obligations of the Fund, Act 29 authorizes the Governor to transfer money from the General Fund to the Compensation Fund and to reimburse the General Fund from other available funds.
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