Pennsylvania’s Other Special Election
By Bob Small
Besides the 36th District Senate Special Election on March 25, there was also State House 35 District Special Election, which the Democrat Candidate won handily.
The results were:
Dan Goughour (D) 6,797
Charles Davis (R) 3,757
Adam Kitta (L) 166
There was also a write-in candidate, Alex Pagareski, whom, no one voted for, not even Alex.
Dan Goughour has served as a Mckeesport Police Officer and was a member of the McKeesport Area School District. He said he plans to “strengthen public safety by providing funding for firefighters, police and first responders.”
Charles Davis was a member of the White Oak Borough Council and a volunteer firefighter. He ran on a platform of change and lower taxes.
There was a bit more information in the Ballotpedia entry, Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 35 special … including this quote from Charles Davis
“For over 50 years, Democrats have controlled HD-35, yet county data still shows that many areas in our district lack the resources, services, and support they desperately need. It’s time for new ideas.” Reading the “key messages” for Alex Pagareski, one kept waiting for the English translations. See also the Candidate Connection section.
Another perspective from a Pittsburgh TV station. included this statement, which could also apply to Delaware County “I want to bring some common sense back into the state, for one. It seems like we’re losing a lot of common sense.”
Pennsylvania House District 35 is in Allegheny County, and consists of 14 townships. It has always voted Democratic since it was formed in 1969. The current lieutenant governor, Austin Davis, was the most recognizable name to hold this office,
See also Democrats keep control of Pennsylvania House with …
For the obituary of the previous representative, see Matthew Robert Gergely Obituary January 19, 2025
