this was a great resource last time out.

On Jan. 11, Clout named five Philadelphia PA House reps likely to face challenges in the primary: Rosita Youngblood, Harold James, Jewell Williams, John Myers and W. Curtis Thomas.

Since then, they've mentioned Kenyatta Johnson, running in the 186th against Harold James, and Lewis Thomas III, running against W. Curtis Thomas in the 181st. But no word yet on who might be running against Jewell Williams in 197, Rosita Youngblood in 198 (is Stier taking another shot), or John Myers in 201.

If you've got any news on these or other races, please enter the info in the wiki or drop me an e-mail.

Thanks!

In January, Dan provided some comments on his coffee and chat meeting with Byron Davis and Chris Rabb. Byron (www.DavisforStateRep.com) is running for State Representative in the 198th District against Rosita Youngblood.

On Thursday, February 7th @ 7:00 p.m., he will announce his candicacy for State Representative at the Yarnall Auditorium (31 W. Coulter Street) in Germantown.

At the announcement, Byron will receive the endorsement of a major labor union that has hundreds of members that live in the district.

For more information, I have attached the press release below.

I hope that you can join us as "we make a change to make a difference" in this district.

Take care,

Derek Green

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Friends of Byron Davis
P.O. Box 25665
Philadelphia, PA 19144
www.DavisForStateRep.com

Press Release
For Immediate Release

Contact:
Derek Green
(215) 205-4988
Derekgreen@vzw.blackberry.net

BYRON DAVIS ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE (198TH DISTRICT)

(Philadelphia, PA) – On Thursday, February 7th at 7:00 p.m., Byron Davis announces his candidacy for State Representative for the 198th District at the Yarnall Auditorium (31 W. Coulter Street) in Germantown.

A progressive Democrat, Davis will be joined by supporters and community leaders from throughout the 198th District. At the February 7th announcement, Davis will receive a historic endorsement from a major labor union that has hundreds of members that live in the 198th District, an unprecedented coup for a challenger in a primary race against a 14-year incumbent.

“I am running for State Representative because we need to make a change to make a difference in the 198th District,” said Davis. “The 198th District is one of the most economically and geographically diverse districts in Pennsylvania. It encompasses Chestnut Hill, East Falls, Germantown, Logan, Nicetown, Tioga, and West Mt. Airy. It boasts multi-million dollar mansions as well as trash-strewn vacant lots. This district is a metaphor for society itself as displayed by the disparities, unfilled hopes and promises for communities that have not been represented and united during the incumbent’s unremarkable tenure, and our district deserves better.”

Raised by a single mother in public housing, Davis knows first-hand how the power of community can transform lives. A devoted husband, father, teacher, and community organizer, Davis believes that there are three keys to unlocking the door to prosperity for the 198th District: service; responsibility; and opportunity. With these three keys, Davis believes, “we can make a change to make a difference.”
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I just emailed you some info for a challenger in the 190th who I recently ran into.

VanessaBown2008.com

Keep up the good work.

-Sean
MrLuigi, my cat, actually only types half as badly as I do.

B.A. = Bad Ass, like on the A-Team.
Nuff said.

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