List of candidates who were nominated by write-in votes
Jim McNutt/Observer-Reporter Both write-in candidates on the Democratic ballot who were trying for a write-in nomination for Buffalo Township supervisor received 71 votes in the May 21 primary, so who would be on the ballot in November was decided by a drawing in the Washington County elections office Tuesday afternoon. Elections Director Larry Spahr decided in advance that the man who drew the higher number would be declared the winner of the Democratic nomination. Bob Buchanan, left, drew a 2 while Tim Doman drew a 4. Doman, who was unopposed on the Republican ballot, now has both nominations due to the luck of the draw.
Both write-in candidates on the Democratic ballot who were seeking nomination for Buffalo Township supervisor received 71 votes in the May 21 primary, so who would be on the ballot in November was decided by a drawing in the Washington County elections office Tuesday afternoon. Elections Director Larry Spahr decided in advance that the man who drew the higher number would be declared the winner of the Democratic nomination. Bob Buchanan, left, drew a 2, while Tim Doman drew a 4. Doman, who was unopposed on the Republican ballot, now has both nominations due to the luck of the draw.
Following is a list of candidates for municipal and school board offices in Washington County who received party nominations through write-in votes in the May 21 primary and will appear on the general election ballot. Winners are denoted with a •.
California
Mayor
4 years
One to be nominated
• Walter Weld Jr., 14, write-in
Council
4 years
Four to be nominated
• John Bittner, 19, write-in
• Patsy J. Alfano, 17, write-in
• Paula Gutosky, 27, write-in
Canton Township
Supervisor
6 years
One to be nominated
• Robert Franks, 23, write-in
Cecil Township
Supervisor
6 years
One to be nominated
• Cindy Fisher, 183, write-in
Frank Egizio, 110, write-in
Jim Passieu, 25, write-in
Centerville
Mayor
4 years
One to be nominated
• Dylan L. Lamp, 21, write-in
Charity Lacotta, 11, write-in
4th Ward, Council
4 years
One to be nominated,
• Fredrick Roberts, 19, write-in
Charleroi Borough
Mayor
4 years
One to be nominated
• John Mollenauer, 45, write-in
Council
4 years
Four to be nominated
• Deborah Kruell-Buck, 32, write-in
• Larry Celaschi, 30, write-in
• Terrence Newtrom, 31, write-in
• Paul Pivovarnick, 29, write-in
Donora
Mayor
4 years
One to be nominated
• Don Pavelko, 13, write-in
Council
4 years
Four to be nominated
• James Coulter, 18, write-in
Fallowfield
Township
Supervisor
6 years
One to be nominated
• Bruce Smith, 50, write-in
Donn Henderson, 12, write-in
Ron Large, 20, write-in
Hanover Township
Supervisor
6 years
One to be nominated
• David Duerr, 79, write-in
4 years
One to be nominated
• Herbert Grubbs, 59, write-in
2 years
One to be nominated
• Kevin Lemmi, 48, write-in
New Eagle
Mayor
4 years
One to be nominated
• Charles Fine, 13, write-in
Smith Township
Supervisor
6 years
One to be nominated
Gerald P. Yacoviello, 30, write-in
• Tim Green, 41, write-in
West Brownsville
Mayor
4 years
One to be nominated
Martin C. Brockman Jr., 11, write-in
• Mark A. Costello, 14, write-in
Bentworth School
District
At large
4 years
Four to be nominated
• Judith A. McCarty, 157, on ballot
• David Atkinison, 139, on ballot
• Elizabeth R. Bellisini, 129, on ballot
• Lisa Stout-Bashioum, 27, write-in
Burgettstown Area
School District
Region 1
4 years
One to be nominated
• Christ Kramer, 22, write-in
Region 3
4 years
Two to be nominated
• Jon Vallina, 25, write-in
California Area
School DistriCT
Region 1
4 years
Two to be nominated
• Jennifer Griffin Weld, 38, on ballot
Barry Nicolai, 12, write-in
• Eric Amber, 30, write-in
Chartiers-Houston
School District
At large
4 years
Four to be nominated
• Richard M. Hall, 231, on ballot
• Jon Kelly, 203, on ballot
• William L. Herriott II, 208, on ballot
• David J. Jardini, 93 write-in
Matt Phorr, 14, write-in
Allenport
Council,
4 years
Four to be nominated
• Dennis Martinak, 60, on ballot
• Mark A. Chucuddy, 49, on ballot
• Joe Karbowsky, 52, on ballot
• Monica Griffin, 14, write-in
Bentleyville
Council
4 years
Four to be nominated
• Shannon Watson, 118, on ballot
• Robert Paul, 158, on ballot
• Stan Glowaski, 169, on ballot
• Ken Yankowski, 15, write-in
Cokeburg
Mayor
4 years
One to be nominated
• Bernard Luketich, 40, write-in
Council
2 years
One to be nominated
• Richard Chaney, 16, write-in
Donegal
Supervisor
6 years
One to be nominated
• Douglas Teagarden, 61, write-in
East Washington
Borough Council
4 years
Four to be nominated
• William Adams, 19, write-in
Hanover Township
Supervisor
6 years
One to be nominated
• Herbert Grubbs, 109, write-in
4 years
One to be nominated
• Kevin Lemmi, 96, write-in
2 years
One to be nominated
• David Duerr, 62, write-in
Marianna
Council
4 year
Three to be nominated
• Gerald Kerr, 27, write-in
• Kenneth Wright, 25, write-in
• Jeremy Berardinelli, 15, write-in
Roscoe Borough
Council
4 years
Four to be nominated
• Dorothy Hartman, 98 votes, on ballot
• Richard Adams, 32 write in
• Charles DiPiazza, 23, write-in
• Larry Pollack, 17, write in
South Strabane
Supervisor
6 years
One to be nominated
• Marie Laynee Zipko, 65, write-in
Speers
Mayor
4 years
One to be nominated
• William Lee, 15, write-in
Bethlehem-Center
School District
Region II
4 year
Two to be nominated
• John B. Greenlee, 257, on ballot
William Angelo, 11, write-in
• Thomas Gustovich, 49, write-in
Burgettstown
School District
Region 1,
4 year
One to be nominated
• Chris Kramer, 25, write-in
Region 3
4 years
Two to be nominated
• William D. Price, 322, on ballot
• Jon Vallina, 103, write-in
Chartiers-Houston
School District
At large
4 years
Four to be nominated
• William L. Herriott II, 378, on ballot
• Richard M. Hall, 425, on ballot
• Jon Kelly, 383, on ballot
• David Jardini, 184, write-in
Matt Pforr, write in, 38