Longtime aide to late Rep. John Murtha plans to run for Pennsylvania seat vacated by his death
By APTuesday, February 23, 2010
Former Murtha aide plans run for US House seat
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — A longtime aide to late Rep. John Murtha says he will run to fill his old boss’ seat.
Mark Critz resigned as district director in Murtha’s office on Monday and announced his plan to run.
A special election to fill the vacancy will be held as part of Pennsylvania’s May 18 primary. Murtha died Feb. 8 following complications from gallbladder surgery.
Democrats running include former Pennsylvania treasurer Barbara Hafer, former lieutenant governor Mark Singel and Cambria County Controller Ed Cernic Jr.
Prospective Republican candidates include William Russell, who unsuccessfully challenged Murtha in 2008, and Eighty Four businessman Tim Burns.
Information from: The Tribune-Democrat, www.tribune-democrat.com
