Montgomery County Republican Committee News
Kate Harper Announces Re-Election Bid
State Representative Kate Harper, R-61st,
Snow Cancellations for Thursday
It seems as though another blizzard has come upon us on the busiest Thursday of the month! The following events scheduled for tomorrow have been cancelled:
1) Lower Merion Lincoln Day Dinner is Rescheduled for Monday March 8th
2) Area 4 Endorsement Meeting is Rescheduled for Monday March 1st (contact Doug Hager for more information)
3) Young Republicans/College Republicans Meet and Greet with Senator Rafferty and Representative Vereb (more information to come on a rescheduled date)
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Kerns supports Gerlach for Congress, uges committee to do the same
Montgomery County Republican Committee Chairman Robert J. Kerns is supporting Congressman Jim Gerlach in his bid for re-election in the 6th Congressional District, and urges committee members to do the same.
"Jim Gerlach has a tremendous record in
Gerlach, who has served in the U.S. Congress since 2002, has won hard-fought battles in the 6th Congressional District each election cycle. In 2006, Gerlach was the top target of national Democrats and endured $7.5 million spent against him, winning re-election in one of the worst political environments for Republicans in a generation. After announcing his candidacy for Pennsylvania Governor last year, he ended his campaign this past week. According to Gerlach, an outpouring of encouragement from constituents and supporters led him to seek re-election in the 6th.
"I personally support Gerlach in his re-election campaign, as many leaders throughout the 6th Congressional District do. I am urging my committee, as they endorse by areas, to do the same," Kerns said.
Kerns also expressed his gratitude to Lower Merion Commissioner V. Scott Zelov, who announced he was no longer seeing the Republican nomination for the 6th Congressional District after Gerlach made his re-election announcement, and immediately endorsed his re-election. "Scott is a terrific commissioner in Lower Merion, and made a great candidate for the 6th Congressional District. He was picking up support from across the district, and stepped aside to avoid forcing an effective and qualified Republican incumbent into a Primary."
Republican Take 6 of 7 Judicial Seats
Big Night for Montgomery County Republicans
Republican candidates for the Court of Common Pleas captured six of the seven seats yesterday.
Carolyn Tornetta Carluccio, Garrett D. Page, Wendy Demchick-Alloy, Kelly Wall, Gary S. Silow and Patricia Coonahan were elected to the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas.
"We fielded an experienced team of dedicated public servants," MCRC Chairman Robert J. Kerns said. "It is clear voters looked to experience and qualifications rather than listening to a purely partisan message. Congratulations to our entire team. They ran an excellent campaign."
Despite a 30,000 voter registration advantage, Democrats were only able to win one seat on the bench. Republicans also captured important municipal races in North Wales,
"This was a hell of a night for Republicans in
Kerns thanked Republican supporters across the county for the hard work on behalf of the judicial ticket.
"The reports of the demise of the Republican Party in Montgomery County are greatly exaggerated," Kerns said. "Today was proof of that."
Mensch Victorious in 24th
Bob Mensch Wins 24th Senate Election
Congratulations to Bob Mensch who captured the 24th Senatorial District Special Election by a more than 2-to-1 margin.
MCRC wishes Bob all the best.