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Krupicka Wins Delegate Seat in Special Election
Krupicka Wins Delegate Seat in Special Electionby Katie Pyzyk
September 5, 2012 at 10:30 am
Voter turnout was low for Tuesday’s special election to secure a state delegate for the 45th District, but Democrat Rob Krupicka’s high numbers led him to victory.
Krupicka walked away with 75.7 percent of the votes. His closest competitor, Republican Tim McGhee, brought in 20.6 percent, followed by Libertarian Justin Malkin with 3.4 percent.
“Today was a victory for our community. It was a victory for everyone who believes that we should move forward together,” Krupicka posted on Twitter last night. “Thank you to everyone (and there are lots of you) who made this victory possible.”
Krupicka fills the spot vacated by Del. David Englin (D), who resigned earlier this year following his admission of marital infidelity. Englin’s official last day was last Friday, August 31. His website now shows a message directing people to Krupicka’s site.
I voted at 7:30 a.m. and walked right through in a matter of minutes. This time, we had paper ballots. I took my mom to vote (and I don't know how she voted) after I got home from work. There were a lot more people at that time. Those with toddlers brought them.
