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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Baldwin-Whitehall 2013 Primary Election Results

Scroll down for election results from the May 21 primary.

Voters in Baldwin Borough, Whitehall Borough and Baldwin Township nominated candidates for November's general election during May 21's primary election. SCROLL DOWN to see tables showing results of local races. Every race is 100-percent reported. (These results are unofficial until certified by the Allegheny County Board of Elections.)   Join Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter.

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1:11 pm on Friday, May 24, 2013

B&W - Better yet he claims he is innocent yet he paid the money back with interest. Hmmm. So, I suppose the County Clerk of Courts office at the time was giving out loans? Hmmm.   more ›

Monday, May 20, 2013

Baldwin-Whitehall 2013 Primary Election Guide

See local names, profiles and polling places and times here.

RESULTS HERE: http://patch.com/A-426t. Voters in Baldwin Borough, Whitehall Borough and Baldwin Township will nominate candidates for November's general election during May 21's primary election. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. To learn which place you specifically should be voting at on May 21, use this resource. Not every race is contested, but the most heated race is for spots on the Baldwin-Whitehall School Board. Thirteen candidates are vying for four seats on that board, and Patch reached out to each candidate in an attempt to profile him or her for readers. No Republicans are on the ballot for Baldwin Borough Council seats—or for Baldwin Mayor—during the primary election. But seven Democrats are running for four Baldwin Council…

Francis Scott Eyes Return to Baldwin Council

Scott, an attorney, was on the borough council in the early 1990s.

ELECTION RESULTS HERE: http://patch.com/A-426t. No Republicans are on the ballot for Baldwin Borough Council seats during May 21's primary election, but seven Democrats are running for four council seats, including Francis Scott. Name on Ballot: Francis J. Scott Age on May 21: 54 years old Incumbent? Yes or No?: No. Primary Political Party: Democrats Occupation: Attorney Work History/Previous Political History: Civil litigation for 25 years; former member (and one-time Vice President) of Baldwin Borough Council; former Chair of Baldwin's Public Safety Committee; former Emergency Management Coordinator for the borough; former Chair of the borough's Zoning Hearing Board; former Baldwin Whitehall Soccer Association board member. Post-…

Baldwin-Whitehall School Board Candidates' Profiles

Check here for profiles as they become available.

ELECTION RESULTS HERE: http://patch.com/A-426t. Thirteen candidates are vying for four seats on the Baldwin-Whitehall School Board during May 21's primary election, and Patch has reached out to each candidate in an attempt to profile him or her for readers. Check this article's address frequently for updates. The published profiles are hyperlinked below. Each candidate has cross-filed to run as a Republican and a Democrat. School Board Candidates Join Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Robert Edward Healy, III

12:21 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Hey there, Tom. Of the six others, only two of them never spoke with me. In those cases, I left messages and/or tried listed numbers multiple times.   more ›

Baldwin Borough Municipal Candidates' Profiles

Check here for profiles as they become available.

ELECTION RESULTS HERE: http://patch.com/A-426t. No Republicans are on the ballot for Baldwin Borough Council seats—or for Mayor—during May 21's primary election. But seven Democrats are running for four council seats, and two Democrats are competing for Mayor. Patch has reached out to each of those candidates in an attempt to profile him for readers. Check this article's address frequently for updates. The published profiles are hyperlinked below. Mayor Baldwin Borough Council Join Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Robert Edward Healy, III

1:31 pm on Monday, May 20, 2013

The last profile is in, and it belongs to council candidate Francis Scott.   more ›

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Thomas Barchfeld Seeking Spot on Baldwin-Whitehall School Board

Barchfeld, retired, has been on the Whitehall Borough Republican Committee since 2011.

ELECTION RESULTS HERE: http://patch.com/A-426t. Thirteen candidates are vying for four seats on the Baldwin-Whitehall School Board during May 21's primary election, including Thomas Barchfeld. Name on Ballot: Thomas V. Barchfeld Age on May 21: 57 years old Incumbent? Yes or No?: No. Are You Cross-Filed as a Republican and a Democrat?: Yes. Primary Political Party: Republicans Occupation: Retired Municipality of Residence: Whitehall Borough Work History/Previous Political History: Computer Assistant for the Department of Defense, U.S. Naval Base, Mechanicsburg, PA, 1989-1999; Computer Operator there from 1977-1989; on Whitehall Borough Republican Committee since 2011 Post-Secondary (College, Trade School, et al.) Education History: …

Kevin Fischer Looks for Move to Baldwin Council

Fischer is a Baldwin-Whitehall School Board member.

ELECTION RESULTS HERE: http://patch.com/A-426t. No Republicans are on the ballot for Baldwin Borough Council seats during May 21's primary election, but seven Democrats are running for four council seats, including Kevin J. Fischer. Name on Ballot: Kevin J. Fischer Age on May 21: 50 years old Incumbent? Yes or No?: No. Primary Political Party: Democrats Occupation: Assistant Deputy Treasurer, Allegheny County Treasurer's Office Work History/Previous Political History: Pittsburgh Press (Teamsters Local No. 211); Allegheny County Controller's Office; 10 years as a Director on the Baldwin-Whitehall School Board Post-Secondary (College, Trade School, et al.) Education History: Bachelor of Arts from University of Pittsburgh; Master of Business …

Michael Ducker Wants Back on Baldwin Council

Ducker was a borough councilman from 2000 to 2008.

ELECTION RESULTS HERE: http://patch.com/A-426t. No Republicans are on the ballot for Baldwin Borough Council seats during May 21's primary election, but seven Democrats are running for four council seats, including Michael Ducker (no headshot available.) Name on Ballot: Michael R. Ducker Age on May 21: 59 years old Incumbent? Yes or No?: No. Primary Political Party: Democrats Occupation: Allegheny County Correctional Officer for 28 years (retired in July 2012) Work History/Previous Political History: "Served on (Baldwin) Borough Council from 2000 to 2008. During this time, I was President of council and served on almost every committee. Democratic committee member (for) over 20 years." Post-Secondary (College, Trade School, et al.) …

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Robert Edward Healy, III

11:10 am on Monday, May 20, 2013

Confirmation of vote: According to approved council meeting minutes from a Dec. 6, 2011, meeting, Moeller, Brown and Collet voted for a real estate tax increase of 0.33 mills. The "necessary" part of Ducker's quote is Ducker's opinion.   more ›

Saturday, May 18, 2013

John Conley Wants to Stay on Baldwin Borough Council

The Navy vet serves on Baldwin's Planning and Zoning committees.

ELECTION RESULTS HERE: http://patch.com/A-426t. No Republicans are on the ballot for Baldwin Borough Council seats during May 21's primary election, but seven Democrats are running for four council seats, including John Conley. Name on Ballot: John R. Conley Age on May 21: 71 years old Incumbent? Yes or No?: Yes. Primary Political Party: Democrats Occupation: Retired controller Work History/Previous Political History: Two years of active duty in the U.S. Navy; 22 years at U.S. Steel Homestead Works; 21 years of target marketing; served as captain of Civil Air Patrol; past commander of Three Rivers Composite Squadron 602; current member of Baldwin Council and past council President and Vice President; past President of South Hills Area …

Richard Kirsch Seeks Baldwin-Whitehall School Board Votes

The MBA and 30-year Whitehall resident is a parent of two Baldwin High School grads.

ELECTION RESULTS HERE: http://patch.com/A-426t. Thirteen candidates are vying for four seats on the Baldwin-Whitehall School Board during May 21's primary election, including Richard J. Kirsch. Name on Ballot: Richard J. Kirsch Age on May 21: 56 years old Incumbent? Yes or No?: No. Are You Cross-Filed as a Republican and a Democrat?: Yes. Primary Political Party: Democrats Occupation: Service Executive, AT&T Municipality of Residence: Whitehall Borough Work History/Previous Political History: "25 years in problem-solving roles." Post-Secondary (College, Trade School, et al.) Education History: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from West Virginia University; Master of Business Administration from Waynesburg University Why Do …

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