Elections, Westmoreland County Elections
CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENT
April 1, 2025
For the MVI North Belle Vernon resident Jack Curran announced his candidacy for Belle Vernon Area School Board. A graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing, Curr...
Court ruling leaves Mozer unopposed in Monessen
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
March 25, 2025
A judge determined that the Monessen mayor’s only challenger didn’t have enough qualifying signatures. Monessen Mayor Ron Mozer will run unopposed in his reelection bid after Democratic challenger Mar...
Control of Pa. House hinges on 35th District special election
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By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com 
March 22, 2025
Three candidates are on the ballot in the traditionally Democratic 35th District. Not only will Mon Valley voters decide Tuesday who assumes office in Legislative District 35, but the special election...
Washington County row office, municipal candidates set for May 20 primary election
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
March 22, 2025
Only those registered as Democrats or Republicans by May 5 will be permitted to cast a vote. By STACY WOLFORD swolford@yourmvi.com Mon Valley voters will see primary election battles on May 20 in mult...
Carla Payne-Harrison announces candidacy for West Mifflin council
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CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENT
March 20, 2025
For the MVI Carla Payne-Harrison, a lifelong resident of West Mifflin and Titan graduate, has announced her candidacy for West Mifflin Borough Council. With a deep commitment to community service, hou...
Ken Honick announces candidacy for EF School Board
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CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENT
March 14, 2025
Elizabeth Township police Chief Ken Honick announced his candidacy on Tuesday. For the MVI Elizabeth Township Police Chief Ken Honick announced his candidacy for the Elizabeth Forward School Board. In...
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By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
March 14, 2025
The Republican register of wills and coroner will face challengers in the May primary election. No Democratic candidates have filed to run for Westmoreland County row offices this year, further weaken...
Quattro announces candidacy for magistrate seat
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CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENT
February 13, 2025
James “Jimi” Quattro announced his candidacy for the position of Magisterial District Judge for District Court 10-1-03 located in Monessen. This court covers the municipalities of Monessen, North Bell...
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February 11, 2025
The Mon Valley Independent is publishing candidate announcements for the May 20 municipal primary election. Announcements (only one per candidate) will be accepted through April 25 and may include bio...
Phillips to seek Washington County controller seat
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CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS
February 11, 2025
Pat Phillips, a lifelong Washington County resident, announced his candidacy for Washington County controller in the May 20 primary election. A Canonsburg resident, Phillips brings over 30 years of ex...
Vlasic to seek reelection as district judge in Monessen
Elections, Westmoreland County Elections
CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS
January 31, 2025
For the MVI Magisterial District Judge Wayne P. Vlasic announced he will seek reelection by issuing the following campaign announcement: “My promise: I have served the citizens of District 101-03, whi...
Perrell announces reelection bid for Washington Co. recorder of deeds
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CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS
January 23, 2025
For the MVI Carrie Perrell of Nottingham Township announced she will seek reelection for the Washington County Recorder of Deeds Republican nomination in the May 20 primary election. Perrell has been ...
Andronas seeking reelection as Washington County sheriff
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CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENT
January 22, 2025
For the MVI Longtime law enforcement officer Tony Andronas announced his bid for reelection as Washington County Sheriff. In his campaign announcement, Andronas cited his “proven record of accomplishm...