Category Archives: 2013 Primary

York County state senator who recommended Flannelly for bench supports Platts for judge

In December 2011, state Sen. Mike Waugh, R-Shrewsbury Township, recommended that Gov. Tom Corbett appoint Michael Flannelly to fill a vacancy on the York County Court of Common Pleas. “He is held in high regard by everyone I talked to,” … Continue reading

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Read Waugh’s letter of support for Platts, other documents

I have a story about how state Sen. Mike Waugh, R-Shrewsbury Township, is supporting Todd Platts instead of Michael Flannelly in the York County Court of Common Pleas race. You can read the letter of support, after the jump:

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Check out live coverage of candidate forum in York tonight

The York NAACP and the Black Ministers Association are hosting a political forum from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Candidates running for city mayor, state representative of the 95th district, district magistrate 19-1-05 and York County district attorney have been invited … Continue reading

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Poll: Which York County races do you care the most about in the primary?

The primary and a special election for the 95th state House are taking place Tuesday. Which of the races  do you care the most about? You can vote for more than one race. poll by twiigs.com

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Polling place change in Shrewsbury Township approved

The York County Board of Elections earlier this month approved a polling place change for District 2 of Shrewsbury Township, according to a news release. The polling place is changing from Shrewsbury Elementary School to Trail Church of the Nazarene, … Continue reading

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Platts criticizes contributions from Scott R. Wagner to Flannelly in York County judicial race

Todd Platts on Friday criticized the amount of money that Scott R. Wagner has contributed to Michael Flannelly’s campaign for a seat on the York County Court of Common Pleas. Platts and Flannelly are competing against each other in the … Continue reading

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Michael Flannelly outraises Todd Platts in York County judicial race

Michael Flannelly’s York County judicial campaign received about $121,000 between April 2 and Monday. The campaign received additional money after Monday, including $11,000 on May 9 from Scott R. Wagner. It also received $15,250 from Feb. 27 to April 1. … Continue reading

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Todd Platts’ campaign raises about $35,000 in York County judicial race

Todd Platts’ campaign has raised about $35,000 in the York County judicial race, according to the latest campaign finance reports. The report covers the beginning of the year to Monday. Highlights and the full report, after the jump:

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Watch editorial board meeting with York County DA candidates

The York Daily Record/Sunday News editorial board interviewed the two candidates vying to be York County District Attorney, incumbent Tom Kearney and challenger Korey Leslie, today. Video streaming by Ustream  

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Live coverage of York 912 Patriots candidate event

York County primary candidates are speaking at a York 912 Patriots meeting this evening. York County judicial candidates Michael Flannelly and Todd Platts will be taking questions.  

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