PA-HD32: McAndrew, Walker face challenges as they vie to succeed state Rep. Tony DeLuca
While Walker and McAndrew each have little time to get voters to know who they are, or that there even is an election, McAndrew enjoys the benefit of running in a district where Democrats hold a more than 2-to-1 voter registration advantage over Republicans.
Both men have mounted campaigns that include social media and knocking on doors.
“We are working diligently and as quickly as possible to get to as many residents as possible to inform them about the election and ask them for their vote for me to represent them,” McAndrew said. “I’m a big believer in going and meeting people at their homes and understanding the issues in their neighborhoods. A lot of people are going to see my face in their neighborhood.”
Walker said he and McAndrew are equally unknown among the general public.
“It’s an even playing field in that regard,” he said. “We’re working hard to get the message out. A lot of people don’t know there is a special election, let alone who is running for it.”
The results of the election, along with special elections the same day for the state House’s 34th and 35th districts, will determine which party controls the chamber. Democrats are favored to win all three and will need to do so to have a majority in the House.
“This seat is pivotal to the House of Representatives and will decide the future of the state and the Shapiro agenda,” McAndrew said. “This special election will decide the direction that Pennsylvania is going to go for working people and families.”
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