Three state GOP lawmakers successful in bids for local offices
Three Republican legislators will be leaving the PA House of Representatives following their victories this week in various local elections. Rep. Justin Walsh secured one of two spots for judge on the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas bench. Rep. Tedd Nesbit was successful in his bid for one of two judge seats on the Mercer County Court of Common Pleas. Rep. Gene DiGirolamo won his race for Bucks County Commissioner. Republicans hold the state House majority with 110 seats. Democrats have 93 seats. There will be three vacancies created as a result of these wins.