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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 2000
Page
7
The primary election determines major party candidates to appear on the general ballot. Voters may choose only within their registered party, while nonpartisan or minor party voters may vote on ballot questions and nonpartisan offices.
Voting in a primary election requires registration by March 6. Registration remains valid if you have not changed your address or name, per permanent status rules.
Registered voters who are ill or disabled or election workers or those absent from their municipality or whose religious holiday falls on election day may vote by absentee ballot. Completed applications must be received by 5 p.m. Tuesday and the ballots themselves by 5 p.m. today. Disabled or elderly voters with polling place accessibility questions should contact the board of elections.
Jack Machek age 32 of North Huntingdon, single, education includes U.S. Military Academy and University of Pittsburgh with economics political science degrees and a public administration master's. He is president of the Democratic Club of Westmoreland County and works as a public education administrator and tax collector supervisor in Norwin School District. His goals call for strengthened Social Security, a prescription drug benefit, affordable health care, and a safe productive public education system for maximum student achievement.
Jerry Hodge 43, of Economy, vows to be an aggressive advocate for the district with pro family pro worker and pro growth values. He cites 18 years of congressional experience and plans to maintain local offices to serve Lawrence County residents. He is married to Darlene Alizio-Hodge and has two daughters. He holds an associate degree in law and social studies from the Community College of Beaver County, a BA and MA in legal studies from the University of Pittsburgh, and has been a Clin ton Gore delegate and Economy borough council member. He currently serves as senior regional manager for the National Association of Manufacturers and aims to secure his district’s fair share of tax dollars.
Terry Van Horne, age 54 of Lower Burrell, a lawyer and Democratic state representative since 1981, has a record of improving district infrastructure and reducing red tape. A Duquesne University BA and Widener Law JD, he remains dedicated to accessible public service and community betterment.
Royal Hart, 59, of Aliquippa, with wife Rose L. and two sons, runs as associate degree holder from University of Pittsburgh in justice administration. He is deputy director at Allencrest Juvenile Detention Center and campaigns for free Medicare prescriptions for seniors, universal testing before grade advancement, living wages with benefits, and treating drugs as a public health issue.
Jim Schmitt, 58, of Mars, publisher of an recreational boating magazine, seeks public office. He holds a B.A. from Penn State New Kensington and an associate degree in real estate management. He argues career politicians hold government hostage and vows to serve a higher purpose.
Joe Bellissimo a 31 year old attorney and businessman from Ellwood City outlines his bid and aims to lead Pennsylvania in government. He seeks to sponsor legislation to protect Social Security include prescription drugs in Medicare subsidize bond interest for school districts and reform welfare programs.
Jim Rooker, 56, of Baden, is a married father of three with five grandchildren and Manuel Dominguez High School education. A former candidate for state Legislature, he owns a restaurant in Ambridge and vows to back a patients bill of rights, ease Social Security fears, and push tax breaks for parents of young students to boost education.
Matthew T Mangino 37 addresses residents of the district from 1149 Brookshire Drive. As district attorney and private lawyer, he pledges to back working people, reform health care, shore up Social Security and Medicare, and provide safe modern schools with quality education.
The open seat draws national attention as candidates tout qualifications and regional plans. Bellissimo pitches strong leadership, aims to bring tax dollars back to western Pennsylvania, extend I 376 to Mercer County, and reform health care while opposing Social Security privatization and private schooling vouchers. He emphasizes education, welfare terms, and a broad contract approach with educators and parents to boost schools. Royal Hart stresses constituent services and proactive community engagement alongside education and economy themes.
Lawrence County voters focus the Tuesday primary on the 4th District Congress seat and the U S Senate race. Many state legislative seats show no opposition. Several incumbents face no declared opponents on either ballot while a Democrat seeks a fourth term in the 9th District. A detailed view of candidates includes La Valle LaGrotta and White with various county coverage and a slide into November matchups.
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