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Former Democratic opponent of Todd Platts reflects on losing to him twice

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Ed Mahon

Mike Argento was reporting on primary day. Here’s an anecdote from him: I ran into Phil Avillo on primary day. Avillo, a York College professor and decorated Marine vet of Vietnam, was working the polls for Ellen Freireich in her … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Ed Mahon

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

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Ed Mahon

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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Michael Flannelly outraises Todd Platts in York County judicial race

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Ed Mahon

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

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Ed Mahon

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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York 912 Patriots to host candidates’ event Thursday

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Ed Mahon

The York 912 Patriots will host a candidates’ event Thursday evening featuring a forum for York County Court of Common Pleas candidates Michael Flannelly and Todd Platts, according to a news release. Questions will be asked of the candidates in … Continue reading →

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Check out live coverage of interview with Michael Flannelly and Todd Platts

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Ed Mahon

The York Daily Record/Sunday News editorial board will interview Michael Flannelly and Todd Platts at 3 p.m. today. We will have live coverage. The York County Court of Common Pleas has one official vacancy for the upcoming election, even though … Continue reading →

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Todd Platts’ full statement on Newtown, Conn., shootings

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Ed Mahon

I have a story online about some of the solutions to gun violence lawmakers are considering and debating. Below, the full statement from U.S. Rep. Todd Platts, R-York County: “As parents, Leslie and I share the overwhelming anguish and heartache that … Continue reading →

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What was the biggest political news story for York County this year?

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Ed Mahon

There are many other possibilities. So if you’ve got another pick, leave a comment. poll by twiigs.com I’m planning to post a full list next week.

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Check out this photo of Todd Platts in the Oval Office

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Ed Mahon

Photo from Tuesday’s signing of the Whistleblower Protection and Enhancement Act, legislation that U.S. Rep. Todd Platts, R-York County, has been pushing for eight years.

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