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Republicans Plan Senatorial Primary Debate

Sue Means, D. Raja and Mark Mustio will debate at Peters Township Middle School.

This spring's state primary could leave a big impact on Moon area residents—the Republican winner on April 24 might be an unchallenged nominee in November's general election. 

The Peters Township Republicans organization will sponsor a debate between the Republican candidates for the 37th Senatorial District seat, which , who announced his retirement earlier this year, currently holds . 

The debate will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the  auditorium. Rep. John Maher, who represents Pennsylvania's 40th District—also a candidate for PA Auditor General—will lead the opening ceremonies.

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The debating candidates are , Republican state committee woman from Bethel Park; , 44th District state Representative from Moon Township; and , Mt. Lebanon commissioner—also a recent candidate for Allegheny County Executive. All three candidates will participate in the structured debate forum—which Peters Councilman David Ball will moderate.

There are no opposing Democrat candidates on the ballot. 

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“It is unlikely an Independent or a 'write-in' candidate could mount a successful campaign, which means the (state) Senatorial race for District 37 will be decided in the April 24 primary election," said Laura Zajdel, Peters Republicans co-chairwoman, in a news release. “The public will have the opportunity to meet the candidates at the conclusion of the debate, ask questions and obtain yard signs and campaign supplies.”

The 37th District includes part of Washington County, including all of Peters Township; part of Allegheny County consisting of the following townships: , Collier, Findlay, Kilbuck, , Moon, Mount Lebanon, North Fayette, Ohio, South Fayette, South Park and Upper St. Clair; and the boroughs of Avalon, , Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights, Bethel Park, Bridgeville, , Emsworth, Glenfield, Haysville, Jefferson Hills, , Oakdale, , Pleasant Hills, , , and Whitehall.

All candidate information will be available at PTR's booth in the middle school lobby the night of the event.  

For more information, contact Washington County chair Thomas Uram at 412-418-0783, Peters Republicans co-chairpeople Eric Rouillard at 724-969-1177 or Laura Zajdel at 724-559-8742.

Visit www.petersrepublicans.com for more information.


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