Democrats rely on top donors to boost McGinty bid
In Pennsylvania, U S Senate hopeful Katie McGinty gains sway with a star-studded support network led by Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid and Gov. Tom Wolf. party elders and fundraisers weigh whether endorsements translate into votes as Sestak pursues a return and Toomey faces a costly fall campaign.
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Pennsylvania Senate Primary Profiles Preview Candidates
The Associated Press outlines Democratic contenders in Pennsylvania's April 26 Senate primary. John Fetterman, mayor of Braddock, highlights progressive reforms and personal resilience, while Katie McGinty leverages government posts and endorsements from party leaders and unions. Also profiled are other candidates with past public service, education, and military backgrounds shaping their bids.
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Sestak's career path to Congress from Navy veteran to representative
Sestak, 64, retired from a 31-year Navy career on January 1, 2006, and became the highest ranking military officer to serve in Congress after being elected to represent suburban Philadelphia’s 7th District. He grew up in Delaware County as the third of eight children, son of a Czech immigrant sailor and Boeing engineer, and attended Cardinal O’Hara High School before joining the U.S. Navy.
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Vodvarka seeks Senate seat in bid to revive working man core
Vodvarka 72 a Clinton resident and Pittsburgh area spring maker seeks the U S Senate as a Democratic candidate. He ran previously in 2010 2012 with limited success, earning 19 percent in the primary to Bob Casey. He promotes tariffs on imports to bring jobs home and restore party roots.
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Woman avoids attempted murder charge in self-abort case
Murfreesboro Tennessee woman Anna Yocca who tried to end a pregnancy with a coat hanger will not face attempted first degree murder. Her attorney says a new indictment for aggravated assault is expected after a grand jury. She awaits psychiatric evaluation on 200000 dollar bond.
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