2 Republicans will vie for party’s nomination in Fallowfield Township race
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May 15, 2025

2 Republicans will vie for party’s nomination in Fallowfield Township race

Primary Election 2025

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 

The winner of the Republican nomination will likely square off against the lone Democrat on the ticket, David Diess.

The upcoming primary election will determine who will secure a spot on the ballot this November to become a supervisor in Fallowfield Township.

Republican incumbent Supervisor Joseph Sopcak will have a challenger, Michael Fisher, in Tuesday’s primary election for the GOP nomination.

The winner will likely square off against David M. Diess, the only Democrat on the ballot, this November.

Fisher has held various leadership roles in and out of the military.

Currently he serves as a U.S. Army platoon leader for his unit.

He is the treasurer for the Washington County Young Lawyers and coordinator for the Wills for Heroes coming up in the end of July.

For his current civilian job, Fisher monitors projects and ensures compliance with government regulations.

If elected, he said his top three priorities will be to apply for grants as they come available, make the township more efficient and help address the issues of the community.

Sopcak was appointed to the board of supervisors in 2018 and was elected to his term in 2019.

He has over seven years of experience as a business leader and received multiple awards. He is currently the vice president of Tregembo Motors Inc.

If reelected, Sopcak said he wants to focus on fiscal transparency and fostering business development.

“I want to continue fiscal transparency and responsibility while balancing the budget and thereby avoiding any tax increases for my constituents,” Sopcak said. “And, (to) carry on with fostering business development which provides tax revenue for the township and the school district. This continues to create jobs for our residents while preserving our farmlands and rural areas.”

He also wants to explore free/reduced cost of public transportation to the residents of the township.

“As the average age continues to rise, this becomes an important consideration,” Sopcak said.

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