Election 2010: Republicans sweep up and down the ballot

GOP nabs control of state house, governor’s mansion By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Voters across Chester County seemed to be expressing frustration at a weak economy — and too much government intervention — as three Democratic state representatives were turned from office county-wide, the Republicans seized a massive majority in the state house and Pennsylvanians elected a new governor,...

Election 2010: McGann’s fearless predictions

Democrats: break out those hankies, it’s going to be a long night By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com At first, I thought it would be a bad idea to write this column. Journalist that I am, I was honestly worried about, somehow, impacting the vote Tuesday. Then I thought about for a while and realized I was writing for Unionville, where the vast majority of people will know exactly who...

2010 Election Preview

Governor, US Senate top ballot filled with interesting races By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com The mailers have been sent, the commercials aired and the prognosticators have pontificated. Now all that’s left is for you, the voters of the Unionville Area, to vote. Although you’ve probably seen enough about all of the candidates to last a lifetime, here’s quick primer on who is running...

Video: Interview with Dave Cleary

Dave Cleary
Dave Cleary, independent candidate for state representative in the 160th district.    Send article as PDF   

Three vying for 160th House seat

Incumbent Steve Barrar faces challenge from Democrat Nick DiGregory and independent Dave Cleary in Nov. election By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Unlike two years ago, voters in the 160th District will have a choice when it comes to voting for a state representative. While seven-term incumbent Steve Barrar (R-Upper Chichester) ran unopposed in 2008, he faces not one, but two opponents in...