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Special election scheduled after Gergely's passing
With flags at the capitol flying at half-mast, Pennsylvania legislators began to move forward to fill the vacancy left by ...
Death of Democratic lawmaker leaves Pennsylvania House at 101-101
The death of Rep. Matt Gergely means the chamber will be tied at 101-101 until a special election is held to fill the seat in ...
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Democrat elected speaker of tied Pennsylvania House after GOP candidate bows out
McClinton said after taking the oath of office. In the initial vote for speaker, Republican Leader Jesse Topper and McClinton each garnered 101 votes. Topper removed himself from consideration and ...
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House moves to fill seat after lawmaker’s death
On swearing-in day, Minority Leader Rep. Jesse Topper, R-Bedford, removed his name from the running for House Speaker in deference to Gergely’s absence. The late representative’s district has ...
Democratic state representative from Western Pa. dies, leaving the House tied 101-101
State Rep. Matt Gergely's seat will be filled by a special election. Until then, the House will remain tied. The speaker, however, is a Democrat from Philadelphia.
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Democratic state Rep. Matt Gergely dies, weeks after medical emergency
The 45-year-old McKeesport House member died after two weeks of hospitalization, according to a spokesperson for Pennsylvania ...
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Special election scheduled after Gergely's passing
On swearing-in day, Minority Leader Rep. Jesse Topper, R-Bedford, removed his name from the running for House Speaker in deference to Gergely’s absence. The late representative's district has ...