Election 2018

Democracy in Action

by Maxine Van Osten


Polls are opened 7AM to 8PM on November 6th

U.S. Senate

Lou Barletta

A Republican running for senate for the first time here are issues he believes in. Barletta led the push to exempt volunteer firefighters and first responders from Obamacare’s Employer Mandate. Barletta received the National Volunteer Fire Council’s “Legislator of the Year” Award." He advocated for legislation to stop funding to sanctuary cities and supports a border wall with Mexico. He is pro-life and believes that life begins conception. For his work for after-school programs Barletta was the only member of the House of Representatives, from either party, to receive the Congressional Voice for Children Award from the National Parent Teacher Association. For more information on Lou Barletta click on the link: http://www.loubarletta.com/fighting_for_us

Bob Casey Jr.

A Democrat first elected in 2006, he believes that the criminal justice system needs to be rebalanced to reduce overcrowding. Casey is committed to making our communities safer. He is working to preserve the richness, beauty, and diversity of Pennsylvania’s natural environment supports the rights of all LGBT individuals. For more information on Bob Casey click on the link: https://www.casey.senate.gov/issues

Pennsylvania Governor

Tom Wolf

While in office he has refused to take a salary and a pension. Has invested in Pennsylvania education and fixing the ill distribution of government funds. He is making sure that Pennsylvanians have access to affordable health care. Wolf worked to make medical marijuana legal. For more information on Tom Wolf click on the link: https://www.wolfforpa.com/about/

Scott Wagner

Wagner is running his campaign on the idea of tax reform for Pennsylvania. He wants to end the work of special interest groups in Harrisburg. He is working to create jobs in Pennsylvania. For more information on Scott Wagner click on the link: https://wagnerforgov.com

Check the Websites below for candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives and other information on the 2018 midterm election.

Works Cited

Bizjournals.com, www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2017/07/07/sen-bob-casey-raises-million-q2-2017 toomey.html.

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Reporter, John Finnerty/CNHI State. “Wagner Says He's Ready to Lead.” CNHI News, 1 Oct. 2018, www.cnhinews.com/pennsylvania/article_23bff3d0-2ec2-11e8-bc02-175d1e89f9ab.html.

“Tom Wolf.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 18 Oct. 2018, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Wolf.