Scranton mayor launches campaign for Pa. governor Nov 11, 2009
Jim Gerlach are seeking the Republican nomination, and state Rep. Samuel Rohrer has said he may enter the race. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
County exec Onorato launches run for Pa. governor Oct 7, 2009
County exec Onorato launches run for Pa. governor - Somerset - Daily American. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Pittsburgh unemployment rate rises to 7.8 percent in August Sep 30, 2009
Pittsburgh unemployment rate at 7. 8 percent in August - Pittsburgh Business Times. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
State rep has plan to avoid budget delays Sep 30, 2009
Hanna has plan to avoid budget impasses - Pittsburgh Business Times. for free extra services. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Western Pa. gas prices drop again Sep 30, 2009
gas prices drop again - Pittsburgh Business Times. for free extra services. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
House Districts That Could See 2010 Party Switch Sep 14, 2009
Jim Gerlach (R) (open seat; Gerlach is running for governor). Rep. (Newsmax)
Senate votes for tourism boost Sep 14, 2009
Voting yes: Robert Brady, D-1; Chaka Fattah, D-2; Kathy Dahlkemper, D-3; Jason Altmire, D-4; Glenn Thompson, R-5; Jim Gerlach, R-6; Joe Sestak, D-7; Patrick Murphy, D-8; Bill Shuster, R-9; Christopher Carney, D-10; Paul Kanjorski, D-11; John Murtha, D-12; Allyson Schwartz, D-13; Mike Doyle, D-14; Charlie Dent, R-15; Joseph Pitts, R-16; Tim Holden, D-17; Tim Murphy, R-18; Todd Platts, R-19. Annual budget deficits. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Candidates attracted to lieutenant governor race Sep 7, 2009
Jim Gerlach, from Chester County. Most of the GOP lieutenant governor candidates are from eastern Pennsylvania, so geographically they would seem to fit better with Mr. Corbett. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
It's time to make a decision Aug 31, 2009
Running for the United States House of Representatives for District 6, which includes all of East Norriton, Limerick, Lower Merion, Perkiomen, Skippack, Worcester, Collegeville, Narberth, Norristown, Pottstown, Trappe, Plymouth sections:1, 3-2, 4, Whitemarsh West sections 1 and 2 and part of Chester County, will be incumbent Jim Gerlach (R-6) who will face Democratic challenger Lois Murphy. Murphy is an attorney at Heckscher, Teillon, Terrill and Sager, representing small business owners,... (Conshohocken Recorder, PA)
Ex-federal prosecutor Meehan out of Pa. gov field Aug 8, 2009
Jim Gerlach, who represents a suburban Philadelphia district, has announced that he is a candidate in the Republican gubernatorial primary. Corbett has not made a formal announcement, but his entry in the governors race is widely expected. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
In both parties, Pa. govs race still taking shape Jul 26, 2009
Jim Gerlach attracted 15 percent and former U.S. attorney Pat Meehan had 9 percent. The Democratic field appears even more volatile, with more than half of party members saying they did not know whom they would support. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Poll shows governor candidates unknown Jul 22, 2009
Jim Gerlach, a Chester County congressman, and 9 percent for Pat Meehan, the former U.S. attorney for Philadelphia. Thirty-seven percent of the GOP voters didn't yet have a choice for their nominee. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pennsylvania governor's race remains fluid Jul 20, 2009
Jim Gerlach finally made a formal declaration that he would seek the nomination. On the Democratic side, Auditor General Jack Wagner came to the brink of making similar news, offering almost identical statements on a Pittsburgh television show and in a Harrisburg forum that there was "no doubt" that he was running, even though he has yet to make a formal announcement. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The Sestak advantage in PA Jul 19, 2009
Jim Gerlach in the Southeast a close race that will have tons of money from both parties and you have Pennsylvania once again at the epicenter of national politics. Right now, the states biggest buzz is the Joe-mentum radiating from the declared but unfiled U.S. Senate candidacy of Rep. (Townhall.com)
Gerlach to Run for Governor in 2010 Jul 15, 2009
Jim Gerlach has told National Republican Congressional Committee officials that he is running for governor, a GOP source confirmed Tuesday, making his competitive southeastern Pennsylvania district a prime Democratic pickup opportunity in 2010. LOG IN NOT A SUBSCRIBER. (Roll Call)
Legislators urge funds for state-related schools Jul 11, 2009
Of the 19 U.S. representatives from Pennsylvania, the 14 who signed the letter are Tim Murphy, R-Upper St. Clair; Jason Altmire, D-McCandless; Mike Doyle, D-Forest Hills; Kathy Dahlkemper, D-Erie; Bill Shuster, R-Blair; Glen Thompson, R-Centre County; Charles W. Dent, R-Allentown; Jim Gerlach, R-Chester Springs; Tim Holden, D-Schuylkill County; Todd Russell Platts, R-York; Joe Sestak, D-Delaware County; Christopher Carney, D-Susquehanna; Patrick J. Murphy, D-Bristol; and Robert A. Brady,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Polls open at 7 a.m. April 22 for the Pa. Primary Election May 19, 2009
Running uncontested for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 6th District, which includes parts of Whitemarsh and Plymouth townships, is Republican incumbent Jim Gerlach. Gerlach is in his third consecutive U.S. House term. (Conshohocken Recorder, PA)
Obama makes quiet play for GOP aid May 18, 2009
Charlie Dent and Jim Gerlach, Ohio Reps. Steve LaTourette and Patrick Tiberi, Michigan Reps. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Ridge says he won't run for Senate May 8, 2009
Jim Gerlach, R-Chester, who has formed an exploratory committee for the race for governor. After Mr. Specter's bombshell party change last week, Mr. Gerlach issued a statement that appeared to open the door to a switch to the Senate race. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Ridge Weighing Senate Bid May 5, 2009
By Roll Call Staff May 2, 2009, 10:03 a.m.. Former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge is considering running for the Republican Senate nomination in his home state, according to a senior Republican aide with knowledge of the situation. (Roll Call)
GOP Senators Ditching Toomey for Gerlach in Pa.? May 2, 2009
com - Are GOP Senators Ditching Toomey for Gerlach in Pa. SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWS ALERTS. (Newsmax)
Pennsylvania Democrats Reserved on Specter Apr 30, 2009
Speculation has centered on two powerful figures former U.S. Attorney Pat Meehan, who has been running for governor, and Representative Jim Gerlach, who has signaled he might be interested in leaving the House for statewide office. Meehan issued a statement on Tuesday saying he was "disappointed" in Specter's decision to leave. (Time.com)
Specter stuns Senate by switching parties Apr 29, 2009
Jim Gerlach, a Chester County Republican who has been considering a bid for governor. Mr. Specter said that he made his decision over the weekend after his own pollster confirmed a pattern of public surveys suggesting that he could not win the nomination of an increasingly conservative Pennsylvania Republican Party. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
For convicted, a long road to death penalty Apr 19, 2009
Jim Gerlach, R-Chester, who in 2007 introduced the Death Penalty for Cop Killers Act. His bill would add the killing of an officer to the list of aggravating factors that prosecutors can cite as reasons to seek the death penalty in federal cases. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
When it comes to women in politics, state ranks low Apr 12, 2009
Jim Gerlach, state Attorney General Tom Corbett and former U.S. Attorney Pat Meehan. In the Senate race, Ms. Schwartz is on the list, along with U.S. Rep. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
38 Republicans Vote Against GOP's Alternative Budget Apr 3, 2009
Jim Gerlach, Pennsylvania. Dean Heller, Nevada. (Newsmax)
Toomey Says He'll 'Likely' Run Against Specter Mar 30, 2009
com - Toomey Says Heelyn Against Specter. Sunday, March 29, 2009. (Newsmax)
Ex-GOP lawmaker likely to challenge Specter Mar 29, 2009
Jim Gerlach and former U.S. attorney in Philadelphia Patrick Meehan, who prosecuted ex-state Sen. Vincent Fumo on 137 counts of public corruption. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
At the vortex of free choice Mar 20, 2009
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Pa. gov. promises stimulus cash will be well-spent Mar 5, 2009
gov. promises stimulus cash will be well-spent. All told, Pennsylvania s share will approach 18 billion over three years, Rendell said, including dollars for tax breaks, alternative energy projects and public school districts. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
