We have mostly just posted stories about the 6th and 7th Congressional Districts, which represent Conshohocken and West Conshohocken. However, I recently figured out with the help of Borough Council member Jason Salus that a part of the 13th Congressional District includes an area of Whitemarsh Township that has a Conshohocken mailing address (which is good enough for us). So…
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Congressional Round-Up – Week of 11/16/09
Rush Limbaugh calls Conshohocken’s congressman a “dangerous, left-wing, radical ideologue.”
New Jersey’s new Governor Chris Christie will campaign for Pat Meehan (R) in the 7th.
Bryan Lentz (D), running in the 7th, formally announces.
In the 6th, Manan Trivedi (D) gets another endorsement.
In the 6th, current Congressman Jim Gerlach’s Chief of…
Posted on: November 17th, 2009 | In Category: Politics
Mayor’s Race Ends
After Marty Eckert’s (D) request for a recount was denied by the Board of Elections, the Democratic Party decided not to pursue it further in the courts. According to Eckert’s Facebook page, the party did not believe there was enough evidence to support the need for a recount.
This means Bob Frost (R) will return to being Mayor…
Posted on: November 14th, 2009 | In Category: Politics
Lentz Formally Announces Run in 7th
Bryan Lentz (D) formally announced his candidacy to represent Conshohocken and West Conshohocken and the rest of the 7th Congressional District in Congress. He is facing a few others in a primary and then will have to run against a Republican in the general election. The incumbent, Joe Sestak (D) is giving up his seat to run for the Senate.…
Posted on: November 13th, 2009 | In Category: Politics
What Does Conshohocken’s Congressman (Joe Sestak) Think About Bringing Terrorists to NYC for Trial?
If you live anywhere but Ward 1 in Conshohocken or anywhere in West Conshohocken, Joe Sestak (D) is your congressman. Click above to see what he thinks about bringing the 911 mastermind to NYC for a civilian trial.
Sestak is giving up his seat in the House to run against Arlen Specter (D) in the Democratic primary for the…
Posted on: November 13th, 2009 | In Category: Politics
Eckert Requests A Recount…
Marty Eckert, the recent Democratic mayoral candidate, first won by four votes on election night and then lost by one vote when the election tally was certified last Friday. He requested a recount this week, however, the Board of Elections decided not to vote on the matter.
Full story here.
Posted on: November 13th, 2009 | In Category: Politics
Congressional Round-Up – Week of 11/9/09
In the 6th, Manan Trivedi picks up an endorsement.
In the 7th, Bryan Lentz is set to formally announce his campaign on Thursday, November 12th at the Upper Darby American Legion Post 214. Doors open at 9:00 a.m., program starts at 10:00 a.m. RSVP to info@lentz1010.com or (484) 472-7638.
Posted on: November 10th, 2009 | In Category: Politics
Conshy Mayoral Election Controversy – Updated
Democrat Marty Eckert, the supposed winner of last Tuesday’s mayoral election in Conshohocken, announced on his Facebook page Saturday night that Republican Bob Frost has now been declared the winner due to absentee ballots that were not part of the election night count. Eckert appeared to win the election by four votes, however, the county has declared that Bob…
Posted on: November 6th, 2009 | In Category: Politics
Conshy and West Conshy Election Results
The new mayor won just by four votes and just claimed a majority by .12. Conshy has a new mayor and a new member on Council. Find out who won here.
Over in West Conshy, here is who won.
In the Montco judicial races, the Republicans won big.
Posted on: November 4th, 2009 | In Category: Politics
Congressional Round-Up – Week of 11/2/09
In the 6th, Welch emphasizes economic development.
In the 7th, Lentz hires a campaign manager.
In the 6th and 7th, Welch and Meehan qualify for Young Guns list.
Labor backs Pike in the 6th.
Who is running against Pike in the primary in the 6th?
