Costello’s withdrawal leaves GOP in a tough spot
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Well, okay, then.
By now those of you following local politics know that U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello announced he would not seek reelection and then withdrew from the May 15 primary. He’s been on TV and offered print interviews blaming President Donald Trump, liberals, redistricting and so on as being to blame.
Whatever.
Regardless of the why, Costello’s departure...
GOP averts primary battle for Gerlach’s seat
After ‘seriously considering’ run, party chair won’t enter race
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners’ Chairman Ryan Costello is now the only GOP candidate expressing interest in the Sixth District Congressional seat being vacated by Jim Gerlach.
A potential GOP slugfest for the Congressional seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach has been averted before...