Montgomery County is Pennsylvania’s third largest, and plays a key role in state and federal elections. Gale is running against two other candidates, running mates Tom DiBello and Liz Ferry. As the Philadelphia Inquirer reports, this primary will test the county’s “political machine” and “pay to play culture.”īriggs then dropped out, leaving five Democrats on the ballot: Tanya Bamford, Kimberly Koch, Neil Makhija, Noah Marlier, and Jamila Winder. But a majority of committee members voted to only endorse Winder, and - opposing Briggs - hold an “open primary” for the other seat instead of endorsing a second candidate. Tim Briggs (to succeed Lawrence), and Jamila Winder (who replaced Arkoosh).
Montgomery County Democratic Committee leaders wanted to endorse both State Rep. Republican Joe Gale is the sole incumbent, running for a third term. WHYY thanks our sponsors - become a WHYY sponsorĬommissioner Chair Val Arkoosh resigned in January to join Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration, and Democrat Ken Lawrence Jr.
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