Democrat Joe McAndrew faces Republican Clayton Walker to replace Anthony DeLuca in representing the 32nd District, which includes Penn Hills, Verona, Oakmont and a bit of Plum Borough.
Residents of Oakmont, Verona and most of Plum will vote for a new state representative on Feb. 7. The special election for the 32nd state House district is one of three scheduled for that day in Allegheny County. The others are for the 34th and 35th districts. Only residents registered
The dates for three pivotal state House special elections in Allegheny County are set following legal wrangling over who could schedule them and when they would be held. The outcomes of the races will determine which party controls the state House for the remainder of the two-year session. The Allegheny
The Republican nominee's contest with Democrat Joe McAndrew potentially has statewide significance because, along with two other special elections set to take place in Allegheny County, it could determine control of the closely divided state House.