Bartolotta tops Buchtan in Senate GOP primary
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Primary Election 2026
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 20, 2026
The incumbent won on the strength of an impressive showing in Washington County. Republican voters in Pennsylvania’s 46th Senatorial District handed incumbent Sen. Camera Bartolotta another primary vi...
Shapiro-Garrity contest set for fall
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Primary Election 2026
May 20, 2026
Austin Davis will battle Jason Richey in the race for lieutenant governor. By STACY WOLFORD swolford@yourmvi.com Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and Republican Stacy Garrity cruised to victory Tuesday in...
Humble ousts Cook in 50th District race
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Primary Election 2026
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 20, 2026
Cook wasn’t ready to admit defeat late Tuesday night. Waynesburg Council President Ben Humble defeated incumbent state Rep. Bud Cook, R-West Pike Township, in Tuesday’s Republican primary in the 50th ...
Cook facing primary challenge
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 16, 2026
The incumbent House member will battle Waynesburg Councilman Ben Humble on Tuesday. State Rep. Bud Cook, R-West Pike Township, is facing one Republican primary challenger in the 50th District, while o...
Bartolotta, Buchtan battle in contentious campaign
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 15, 2026
The incumbent senator is receiving a spirited primary challenge in the 46th District. Accusations of government corruption, rising campaign spending and competing visions for southwestern Pennsylvania...
2 Democrats battle to challenge Kuzma
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 12, 2026
Dylan Altemara and Kellianne Frketic are seeking the nomination in the 39th District. Two Elizabeth Township residents will square off again in the May 19 primary election — this time for the Democrat...
Key primary races will shape Pa. House & Senate
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April 1, 2026
Insiders, candidates and more identify the May primaries likeliest to shape the legislature. By STEPHEN CARUSO Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — This spring, Pennsylvanians will vote in primary elections that...
Washington County election districts may be consolidated before primary
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 18, 2026
California, Charleroi, Donora, Fallowfield Township and Monongahela would be affected by the proposed changes. Fewer polling places — but officials say more efficiency — could be coming to parts of th...
MacTaggart to seek House District 48 post
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CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENT
March 6, 2026
For the MVI Rebecca MacTaggart, a civil rights advocate and 20-year South Strabane Township resident, has announced her candidacy for Pennsylvania House District 48 during the May 19 primary election....
Sabot seeking Washington Co. Democratic delegate seat
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March 6, 2026
For the MVI Bob Sabot has announced his candidacy to be a delegate for Washington County on the Pennsylvania State Democratic Committee in the May primary, a four-year voluntary position. Sabot, who i...
Ellis holds 7-vote lead in Charleroi mayor’s race
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 5, 2025
Twelve write-in ballots will determine if she defeats Republican Ernest Merritt. Charleroi voters returned four familiar faces to borough council Tuesday and appeared to elevate one of them — Nancy J....
Sopcak wins supervisor seat in Fallowfield Township
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
November 5, 2025
The Republican incumbent defeated challenger David M. Diess. Fallowfield Township voters opted for continuity Tuesday, reelecting Joseph Sopcak to another term as township supervisor after a close rac...
6 names on ballot in Charleroi’s council race
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 25, 2025
Three incumbents and three newcomers are competing for four available seats. Charleroi’s ballot for the Nov. 4 general election will feature a crowded six-person race for four borough council seats — ...
Ellis, Merritt battle in Charleroi mayor’s race
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 21, 2025
Ellis, a former mayor, is also running for a seat on council. Charleroi voters will choose their next mayor Nov. 4 in a race between longtime community advocate Nancy J. Ellis, who has previously serv...
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 16, 2025
North Charleroi voters will head to the polls in November to fill two open seats on council, with a four-way race that includes two incumbents and two challengers offering distinct visions for the bor...
Municipal roundup: Election Day results from Valley communities
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May 22, 2025
The winners will move on to the Nov. 4 general election. By the MVI This year’s primary election featured a large number of uncontested races throughout the Mon Valley, including a fair amount of race...
Sopcak wins in Fallowfield
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 21, 2025
Republican incumbent Joe Sopcak secured a win in Tuesday’s primary election and will face newcomer David M. Diess in November in hopes of securing another term as a supervisor in Fallowfield Township....
Heated races for seats on Valley school boards
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SCHOOL BOARD ROUNDUP
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May 21, 2025
By the MVI The races for open seats on Valley-wide school boards were among the most competitive in Tuesday’s primary election. Here are the unofficial results of several school board races around the...
2 Republicans will vie for party’s nomination in Fallowfield Township race
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Primary Election 2025
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 15, 2025
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 t...
Devigne announces candidacy for Charleroi Borough Council seat
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CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENT
April 29, 2025
Longtime resident and passionate community advocate Deborah M. Devigne has officially announced her candidacy for Charleroi Borough Council. With deep roots in the community and a long-standing commit...