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Lehigh, Berks County, PA November 4, 2008 Election
State Representative; District 187 Voter Information

2 Year Term. Salary: $76,163

Results as of Nov 5 12:40pm
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Gary Day Click here for more information about this candidate 16,213 votes 52.3%

  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Consultant
  • Director of Marketing, Human Resources, Public Relations
  • Executive Assistant to the Mayor - Allentown
  • Penn State University, Economics
  • Heidelberg Game and NRA member
  • Greenleaf and Jr. Mechanics Lodges
  • St. Thomas More Church
Priorities:
  • Property Tax Relief
  • Perserving Open Space
  • Healthcare Reform
John R. Ritter Click here for more information about this candidate 14,775 votes 47.7%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: English Teacher
  • ESU, BS Secondary Ed., Summa Cum Laude
  • MAE for graduate work at Kutztown, Gratz, and IUP
  • Managerial experience in finance, retail, resort, and restaurant buisness
  • President and other offices of Parkland Education Association
  • Created and chaired state award winning Integrated English/History program
  • 20 year member of Blue Heron Hunting and Fishing Club. Served as board member and committee chairs
Priorities:
  • Fair and equitable taxes.
  • Quality healthcare for all Pennsylvanians.
  • Establish Pennsylvania as a leader in alternative and sustainable energy.

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