Race to replace Ramaley on the ballot goes to extra innings

After the Lawrence County Democratic Committee voted unanimously to support Jason Petrella to replace Sean Ramaley on the ballot as the senate candidate from SD-47, the Beaver County Committee threw a monkey wrench into the system.

Last night the Beaver County Democratic Committee met and overwhelmingly decided to support County Commissioner Joe Spanik over Petrella. 

With the two committees not agreeing on a candidate the decision now goes to the State Committee’s Executive Committee.  One western Executive Committee member told Inside Edge on background they believed Spanik had the inside track.  “Joe has been an active party member for years and has earned our support.  I fully believe and expect he will be the nominee after we vote.”

The state committee vote is planned for next Wednesday.  Until then both candidates will be burning up the phone lines dialing for support.

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