Mt. Lebo Incumbent Bounced By 21-Year-OldPOSTED: 8:31 am EDT May 17,
2006 MOUNT LEBANON, Pa. -- A 21-year-old newcomer defeated a five-term state House incumbent from Mount Lebanon in Tuesday's Republican primary.Mark Harris got 45 percent of the vote, topping state Rep. Tom Stevenson's 36 percent. Daniel Hackett came in third with 19 percent.Stevenson said his late-night vote in favor of a legislative pay raise last July was the biggest campaign issue. He said the focus should have been on Harris' lack of experience but the majority of voters didn't agree.Harris will face Democrat Matthew Smith in the November election. Related Links: Copyright 2007 by ThePittsburghChannel. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. |
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