Narrow D Win In Bucks County
By Bob Small
F. Todd Polinchock, a two term GOP incumbent lost in the November election. One of his many issues was tougher gun legislation and other anti-crime measures. He also wanted greater energy production.
He is a pro life supporter.
He is a Realtor.
The Democrat winner, Brian Munroe had 16,123 votes to Polinchock’s 15,608 or 50.8 percent. A victory but hardly a mandate.
PA house district 144 consists of 5 areas in Bucks County. Since it’s creation in 1969, all the State House representatives had been Republican.
Munroe has been an emergency medical technician and a Radnor Police officer. He was also a volunteer firefighter. He is a US Navy Veteran.
Among his signature positions are pro-choice, Green Jobs, increasing healthcare coverage, and a iving wage. He has also come out for free community college. For other positions, see his website.
Reviewing the five PA House incumbents who lost, four of them were GOP. Some of this was due to redistricting and some may have been the statewide candidates at the top of the ticket.
Or maybe something else.
Like in many political setbacks, there are lessons to be learned by more astute minds than mine.