Primary to determine state House nominations, Luzerne County government study


by The Citizens' Voice

The Citizens' Voice— Three competitive contests for state House districts and the potential establishment of a county government study commission highlight Tuesday’s primary election in Luzerne County.

PAHOMEPAGE—Luzerne County forms Government Study Commission. WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County voters said yes to the formation of a government study commission to examine and suggest changes to the current form of government. Seventeen names were on the ballot Tuesday, and seven of the top citizen vote-getters will now form the Luzerne County Government Study Commission. Luzerne County voters []

PAHOMEPAGE—Luzerne County votes on government study question. LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's Primary Election Day 2024 and federal, state, and county races are on the ballots. In many races, candidates are running unopposed. Voters in Luzerne County voted on a referendum question regarding a government study commission. Voter turnout is traditionally low in primary elections and the same is true this year. []

TribLIVE.com—Mustello wins rematch of 2020 Republican primary to hold state House seat in Butler County. A rematch of the 2020 Republican primary for a state House seat in Butler County had the same result. State Rep. Marci Mustello, R-Butler Township, defeated challenger Ryan Covert of Oakland Township by a wide margin for the party’s nomination representing the 11th state House District. Mustello received 5,263 votes