Politics & Government

Election 2012: Lawrence Maggi Runs for 18th Congressional Seat

Here's what you need to know about the Washington County Democrat.

Washington County Commissioner Lawrence Maggi, a Democrat, has the best shot on April 24 of attaining his party's nomination for the U.S House of Representatives' 18th District of Pennsylvania.

Maggi is unopposed, meaning that he is almost certain to face either Evan Feinberg or incumbent Tim Murphy—both Republicans—in November's general election.

Pennsylvania's 18th District includes all of .

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Patch has interviewed both Feinberg and Maggi in time for April 24's primary. for Feinberg's interview, and read on for Maggi's. An interview with Murphy will run as soon as possible.

"I'm running for Congress because southwestern Pennsylvanians deserve a representative who will put the people of the 18th District ahead of partisan politics," Maggi has said. "For too long, too many politicians have put their political careers ahead of the interests of their constituents.

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"As a father and a veteran, I have spent my career finding practical solutions to real world problems, and I intend on bringing that approach with me to Washington."

Here's what you need to know about Maggi before you hit the polls.:

Hometown: Buffalo Township

Age: 61

Education: California University of Pennsylvania

Professional Experience: U.S. Marine, Pennsylvania state trooper, county
sheriff, county commissioner

Why did you decide to run for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives? "To get our economy back on track by cutting spending the right way—not on the backs of seniors and the middle class."

What would be your priorities if elected? "Bring jobs back to southwest
Pennsylvania, cut spending and defend Medicare."

Is there anything in particular that you'd like the voters to know? "As a Washington County commissioner, I balanced eight budgets in eight years and kept taxes at the second-lowest rate in southwest Pennsylvania. The result: Washington County is third in the nation for job growth. I want to bring a Washington County solution to clean up the mess in Washington, DC."

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