Lewis wants to unite in run for 74th
Seeks broad coalition to support his campaign
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Harry Lewis Jr. addresses supporters Wednesday night in declaring his candidacy for State Representative.
COATESVILLE — Amidst a crowded room filled with supporters, friends, former colleagues and students, Harry Lewis Jr. said Wednesday night it would take a broad coalition supporting him for him to be elected as...
Maxwell announces run for State Rep.
Downingtown mayor becomes second Democrat seeking 74th seat
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Josh Maxwell
DOWNINGTOWN — And then there were two.
Democrat Josh Maxwell, the Mayor of Downingtown, officially announced Tuesday that he would be a candidate for State Representative in the newly created 74th District in 2014, joining Caln Commissioner Joshua Young in the race for the Democratic nomination.
Republican...
Young announces run for 74th District House seat
First candidate to announce in what could be a crowded field for 2014
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Joshua Young
CALN — Township Commissioner Joshua Young became the first declared candidate for the new 74th District State House seat in 2014, announcing his candidacy, Tuesday afternoon.
Young, a Democrat who just won reelection to a third term three term as Township Commissioner, describes...
Political news and notes: 2014 legislative races kicking off
Final write-in results show poor turnout, participation in 2013
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The political news cycle never seems to end these days, on the heels of the final write-in election results being posted Friday, we have a batch of new candidate announcements or pending announcements in 2014 state legislative races — and even, it seems — an early hint about a 2016 race.
First...