Politics & Government

2 Seek GOP Nod for Lehigh County Commissioner, District 2

Incumbent Percy Dougherty faces a challenge from Scott Aquila for the Republican nomination to a Lehigh County commissioner seat in a District that includes South Whitehall, Upper Macungie, Lower Macungie and Alburtis.

Incumbent Lehigh County Commissioner Percy Dougherty faces a challenge from Scott Aquila for the Republican nomination for the board's District 2 seat.

The primary is Tuesday.

District 2 includes South Whitehall, Lower Macungie, Upper Macungie and Alburtis.

Find out what's happening in South Whitehallfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Patch sent a questionnaire to Dougherty and Aquila and is posting their replies in their entirety.

Click on the name of the candidate to read his information, including educational and family background as well as each candidate's vision for the county, qualifications and priorities.

Find out what's happening in South Whitehallfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Percy Dougherty

Scott Aquila

The winner of the Republican primary will square off in the November general election against the likely Democratic nominee, Susan Ellis Wild, who is unopposed for her party's nod.

District 2 includes South Whitehall, Lower Macungie, Upper Macungie and Alburtis.

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