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Campaign 2008/NorthL November contests in offing for House seats

It looks likely that contests will be waged in the November general election for the two state House of Representatives seats that cover most of Butler County. ... (05/04/2008)

Harvey loses council seat in Monroeville

In the race for the Democratic nod for the Ward 3 council seat in Monroeville, newcomer Lois Drumhiller edged incumbent Ron Harvey by fewer than 100 votes last week. ... (05/01/2008)

Politics - Local

Primary 2008/North: Weather too nice to vote, official says (04/24/2008)
Primary 2008/East: Bompiani wins solid contest (04/24/2008)
Primary 2008/Washington: Write-in contest in House 46th (04/20/2008)
Primary 2008/West: 16th District hopefuls cite experience, lack of it (04/17/2008)
Primary 2008/North; Butler County voter turnout expected to be high (04/17/2008)
Primary 2008/North: Candidates make experience an issue for Democratic voters in 16th District House race (04/17/2008)
Primary 2008/South: Countdown to a commitment (04/17/2008)
Primary 2008/East: Democratic political veteran faces newcomer in District 39 (04/17/2008)
Primary 2008/East: Two Republicans seek nod for Jess Stairs' 59th District House seat (04/17/2008)
Voter information on the April 22, 2008 Pennsylvania primary election (04/15/2008)
3 Democrats trying to win Murphy's seat (04/14/2008)
3 Democrats in race to succeed retiring Petrone (04/14/2008)
Primary 2008/Washington: Daley foes focus on ethics, gaming, seniors (04/13/2008)
Primary 2008/South: Upcoming election brings big push for votes (04/10/2008)
Primary 2008/North: 12th District GOP race a study in differences (04/10/2008)
Primary 2008/West: LaValle retires, both parties field candidates for senate seat (04/10/2008)
Primary 2008/West: Democrats in 15th District face a different race, different issues from two years ago (04/10/2008)
Primary 2008/East: Dems in 57th District agree on race with no endorsement (04/10/2008)
Primary 2008/North: Voters face switch in Adams precinct (04/06/2008)
Primary 2008/East: Political kinship links candidates against Casorio (04/03/2008)
Primary 2008/South: Undecided voters weigh the issues as Democratic primary approaches the state (04/03/2008)
Preston faces 3 challengers for District 24 Democratic nomination (04/01/2008)
Primary 2008/East: Pallone vs. Shea in 54th Legislative District race (03/27/2008)
Carlisle aide's trial under way (03/19/2008)
DA notified Hart didn't file election document (02/28/2008)

Primary 2008/Washington: Incumbents, Clinton score wins

Voters on Tuesday sent longtime legislator Peter J. Daley back for a 14th term in office and made it clear that Washington County is Clinton country. ... (04/27/2008)

Campaign finance reform vote possible today in city council

Pittsburgh City Council may take what could be a close vote today on legislation that would change the way campaigns for mayor, council and controller are funded. ... (04/24/2008)

Primary 2008/North: Metcalfe defeats Redding, 2-1

Republican state Rep. Daryl Metcalfe couldn't help but muse that it would be nice to lock up both party nominations for his November election bid for a sixth two-year term. ... (04/24/2008)

Primary 2008/North: Legislative aide Matzie wins 16th District House race

The Harrisburg veteran overwhelmed the political newcomer for the Democratic nomination in the 16th state House race. Rob Matzie, an aide to retiring state Sen. ... (04/24/2008)