Lancaster County Democrats unlikely to face challengers in May primary election
Mannion is no longer expected to face a Democratic primary challenger for the 11th District.
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The article gives specific election dates and candidate information and attributes Klimm’s stated reason for withdrawing to a named party official. Its sourcing is narrow, and Klimm did not respond to requests for comment.
HOW WE SCORE ↗The article gives concrete information about the expected candidate field and attributes Klimm’s reason for withdrawing, but relies mainly on Democratic Party sources and notes that Klimm did not respond.
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Lancaster County Democrats expect few contested primaries, and Nancy Mannion is no longer expected to face a Democratic challenger for the 11th Congressional District. Sarah Klimm said she would not run, and Jeff Wilder said he was ending his campaign to attend law school.
Lancaster County Democratic officials said they do not expect more than one candidate to seek a nomination for any single seat. The party plans to hold its endorsement convention Feb. 25, and the spring primary is scheduled for May 19. Candidates may run without the committee’s endorsement, with nomination petitions due March 10.
For the 11th Congressional District, Sarah Klimm is no longer expected to run against Nancy Mannion. York County Democratic Party executive director Chad Baker said Klimm announced she would not seek office at a club meeting, citing concern for her family’s safety and well-being. Jeff Wilder, who had said he would challenge Mannion, told the publication he was ending his campaign to attend law school.
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