Chester Co. Republicans Announce 2019 Endorsements

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Republicans unanimously endorsed 10 candidates for the upcoming 2019 election during a recent meeting, including some old faces and some new.

Candidates required 60 percent of all votes — a total of 196 votes — in order to receive an endorsement.

The following candidates received all 326 possible votes:

• Chester County Commissioner- Terence Farrell
• Chester County Commissioner- Michelle Kichline
• Chester County Court of Common Pleas (Retention)- Judge William Mahon
• Chester County District Attorney- Tom Hogan
• Chester County Register of Wills- Terri Clark
• Chester County Prothonotary- Matt Holliday
• Chester County Recorder of Deeds- Amber Little-Turner
• Magisterial District Court 15-2-01- Hans Klotzbach
• Magisterial District Court 15-2-03- P.J. Redmond
• Magisterial District Court 15-3-07- Judge Nancy Gill

Other endorsed candidates:

• Chester County Sheriff - Jim Fitzgerald was chosen to run to replace outgoing Sheriff Bunny Welsh, with 222 votes on the first ballot
• Chester County Court of Common Pleas Judge - Andrea Cardamone received 222 votes on the third ballot
• Chester County Court of Common Pleas Judge - Chuck Gaza received 196 votes on the second ballot

"Our candidates represent diverse interests and bring a wealth of experience to county government," Chester County Republican Committee Chairman Rick Loughery said in a statement. "Chester County is the best place to live, work, raise a family, and retire, and this is not accidental.""

The primary election in Pennsylvania is Tuesday, May 21.