McNeill Wins 133rd House Race

Democrat Dan McNeill wins the 133rd House District race over Republican Dave Molony.

Democrat Dan McNeill won the 133rd House District race over Republican challenger Dave Molony. With 97 percent of the districts reporting, McNeill garnered 9,912 votes, or 62 percent, to Molony's 6,109 votes, or 38 percent. McNeill, a former union leader, Whitehall Township supervisor and executive,  touted a record of passing five years of balanced budgets without a tax increase. As a former manager of regional partnerships for Lehigh County, McNeill worked with 25 municipalities to secure grants. In August, McNeill was picked to replace incumbent Rep. Joe Brennan, who announced in August he would not seek re-election. Brennan has been charged with drunken driving and assaulting his wife. Molony, who has operated an acupuncture and …

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Bethlehem Patch Election Guide

The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Bethlehem and Northampton and Lehigh counties in November's election.

Bethlehem Patch Election Guide

The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Bethlehem and Northampton and Lehigh counties in November's election.

McNeill and Molony Debate in 133rd District House Race to Air on WFMZ

The taped debate between Democrat Dan McNeill and Republic Dave Molony, candidates for the 133rd District House seat, will air Oct. 15 on WFMZ Channel 69's "Business Matters."

Editor's note: The segment air date was changed to Oct. 15. A taped debate between the candidates for the 133rd House District seat, Democrat Dan McNeill and Republican Dave Molony, will air at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15 on "Business Matters," hosted by Tony Iannelli. Both candidates asserted they had the qualifications to represent the 133rd District, which includes parts of eastern Salisbury, Hanover, Whitehall townships, Fountain Hill and Coplay boroughs, about half of Bethlehem and part of Allentown. Dan McNeill, a former Whitehall Township Commissioner and Executive and union leader, said he has a record of putting people to work. He said the Lehigh Valley's priority should be creating jobs with competitive wages. Dave Molony, who has …

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133rd House District Candidates McNeill and Molony Debate at PBS Channel 39

Democrat Dan McNeill and Republican Dave Molony, candidates for the 133rd District House seat, outline their qualifications and differences during a taped debate for 'Tempo In Depth' at PBS Channel 39. The segment will air Oct. 9, 12 and 14.

Democrat Dan McNeill and Republican Dave Molony, candidates for the 133rd District House seat, outlined their qualifications and differences on questions that ranged from the economy to education during a debate taped Oct. 4 for "Tempo In Depth" at the PBS Channel 39 studio. The segment, moderated by "Tempo In Depth" host Amy Burkett, will air Oct. 9, 12 and 14. The 133rd incumbent, Democrat Joe Brennan, announced in August he would not seek re-election. Brennan has been charged with drunken driving and assaulting his wife. McNeill is a former Whitehall Township commissioner and executive. He touted a record of passing five years of balanced budgets without a tax increase. As a former manager of regional partnerships for Lehigh County, …

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Dan McNeill, Democratic Candidate for the 133rd House District

Dan McNeill, former Whitehall Township commissioner, runs for the 133rd House District after being appointed to fill the Democratic candidates' seat after Rep. Joe Brennan resigned.

  General Information Name: Dan McNeill Age: 65 Place of residence: Whitehall Township Education High School: Louis E. Dieruff High School College Attended college: College: Degree: Year of graduation: Employment Information Job titles held: Ironworkers Local 36 for 38 years; served as business agent and secretary/treasurer for seven years. Dan also served as vice president of the Lehigh Valley Building Trades for seven years and was responsible for securing employment for many Lehigh Valley workers. Employers: Ironworkers Local 36; Whitehall Township Political Information Party affiliation: Democrat Running for a: State office Running for position: State Representative Chamber/district: 133rd House District Incumbent: No First elected: …

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PA Dems OK McNeill as Brennan Ballot Replacement

Former Whitehall Township Commissioner Dan McNeill is the replacement Democratic nominee for the 133rd state House seat.

  Former Whitehall Township Commissioner Dan McNeill will be the new Democratic nominee for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives 133rd District. The Pennsylvania Democratic Party Executive Committee on Monday approved McNeill, who was recommended by party committee members within the legislative district, The Express-Times reported. Brennan, a three-term legislator from Fountain Hill, withdrew from the race after being charged with assaulting his wife and driving drunk two weeks ago. McNeill received 15 of 40 votes placed by Democratic committee members from within the legislative district on Sunday night – the most out of a field of eight candidates, the newspaper reported. McNeill will be opposed Catasauqua acupuncturist Dave Molony…

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