Primary Election Report

Delaware County Democrats nominated three candidates for Delaware County Council and carried the day for the party-endorsed candidates for County Common Pleas Court in a light-turnout election. Nominated for County Council are David Landau of Nether Providence, Ann O'Keefe of Haverford and John Innelli of Rose Valley. Frank Daly and Mike Farrell defeated three Republicans who cross-filed on the Democratic Ballot for Common Pleas Court.

County Council and Common Pleas Results (unofficial as reported from the Board of Elections):

County Council:
 
David Landau             12,487
Ann O'Keefe              11,098
John Innelli                  8,317
Rocco Polidoro            7,793
Patricia Lewis-West     7,195
Bob Dimond                6,665
 
Common Pleas Court:
 
Frank Daly                   12,189
Mike Farrell                   9,543
Brennan (endorsed Rep) 7,018
Mallon (endorsed Rep    3,583
Cappelli (ind. Rep)         6,068
 
The endorsed candidates for State Supreme Court also carried Delaware County. Debra Todd, of Butler County, and Seamus McCaffery, of Philadelphia, both of whom are current Appellate level judges, easily won the statewide Primary for Supreme Court and handily carried  Delaware County.
 
Delaware County Vote for Supreme Court:
 
McCaffery     13,262
Todd             10,883
Jones             8,381
Berry              4,990
 
The Superior Court winners statewide were Judge Ron Folino of Allegheny County and Christine Donohue of Allegheny County.

Delaware County Vote for Superior Court:
 
Lazarus         10,304
Donohue          6,696
Younge            6,182
McCormick       4,015
Lynn                3,524
DeLeon            3,244
Folino              1,987
 
Local Races of Note: 

Though we can't possibly cover and report all the municipal races it should be noted that Pam Maven won both primaries for a school board seat in Upper Darby and will therefore become the first Democrat elected to that School Board in a very long time. In the only contested primary for Mayor, endorsed Upper Darby Democrat Janice Oakey defeated John Furth. Incumbent District Judge Stephanie Klein won the Republican Primary and is unopposed in November. Also elected by virtue of winning both Primaries was School Director Diane Leahan of Darby Boro and newcomer Jennifer Hoff of Lansdowne, both in the William Penn School District. Michael Reilly of Wallingford-Swarthmore was re-elected by winning both Primaries.

Haverford Dems Headquarters Opening

The Grand Opening of the Haverford Township Democratic Party headquarters is this Saturday! You are invited to join in the opening festivities!

When: Saturday, May 19, 2007

Time: Congressman Joe Sestak will be there from about 12:15 PM to 12:30 PM. The celebration will go to 4 PM.

Where: 2335 East Darby Road, 2 doors from the Haverford Township Administration Building, near the corner of Eagle Rd. and E. Darby Rd.

What: See the new headquarters, enjoy some snacks and beverages, talk with your fellow Dems.

Who: Cong. Joe Sestak and State Rep. Greg Vitali are scheduled to attend.

Note: The phone number for the new office is 610-789-1124.