This photo of Paul Mullen and Joe Sestak appeared in an article in an IBEW newsletter which featured a strong endorsement of liberal Democrat Sestak by Mullen in the 2010 U.S. Senate race. Mullen wants to be the Republican candidate to replace State Rep. Joe Hackett in the 161st District special election for the State House.
Paul Mullen, who is among those seeking the Republican nomination to replace Republican Joe Hackett as the 161st District’s representative in the Pennsylvania State House, is an outspoken supporter of former 7th District Congressman Joe Sestak.
Sestak is a Democrat who leans strong to the left and sought the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Pat Toomey. He is seeking the Democratic nomination for a rematch in 2016.
Mullen is president of the Delaware County AFL-CIO and business manager for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 654. Last fall, he supported Democrat John Kane in his bid for the 26th District State Senate seat against Republican Tom McGarrigle.
Hackett resigned saying he wants to return to law enforcement.
