Here's what we know.
Santorum lost.
Rendell won.
Weldon lost.
Democrats Lois Murphy and Patrick Murphy, in two suburban Congressional races, are clinging to narrow leads. Mike Fitzpatrick just made an appearance, but he did not concede, and says he's going home. Rumors are swirling that his opponent, Patrick Murphy, is about to make a statement, but he hasn't appeared yet.
As for state races...
In western PA, Republican Melissa Hart lost.
In northeastern PA, the mistress-choking adulterer (well, he is) lost.
In the State House, Democratic whip Mike Veon lost after 21 years as a legislator. The Dems need to gain eight seats to take control of the house; they appeared to be closing that gap early this morning, but the rest of the races seem to be too close to call.
We'll bring you another update tonight if there is one. If not, CHECK BACK TOMORROW (OK, today) for the start of the next one...the 2007 race for Mayor begins TODAY!
Comments (3)
No mention of the fact that Carol Campbell is winning a city council seat by a landslide?
Posted by Dave | November 8, 2006 12:04 PM
Sorry, we should have listed the three winning council members as well as the ballot questions:
For Council, Carol Campbell defeated East Falls lawyer Joseph Gembala, Daniel Savage defeated Republican Gary Grisafi, and William Greenlee defeated Scott Cummings.
Also, three ballot initiatives passed:
One allowing special payments to Gulf War vets and two city charter changes, one aimed at promoting disadvantaged businesses and another that provides a civil-service preference for the children of firefighters and police who died on the job.
Posted by Wendy | November 8, 2006 10:40 PM
Thank.
BTW, I appreciate how you're increasing awarness of the mayoral election with this website. Keep up the good work.
Posted by Dave | November 9, 2006 11:35 AM