Moss, Casey Launch Write-in Campaigns for Schuylkill County Commissioner

The top 2 runners-up in the Republican Primary Election for Schuylkill County Commissioner have decided to launch write-in campaigns for that office in November.

Mary Jo Moss finished a close third in the May Primary vote and had hinted at a possible write-in run a few weeks ago. A Facebook ad campaign and messages on her campaign’s social media account now confirm she’s giving a write-in run a shot.

In a call to The Canary on Sunday, Maria Casey, the outgoing Clerk of Courts who finished in 4th place in the Primary vote, confirmed she’s also launching a write-in bid for Schuylkill County Commissioner.

Moss finished less than 700 votes behind current Commissioners Chairman Barron Hetherington for the second of 2 Republican nominations in the Primary Election. Casey finished less than 1,500 votes out of second place. A total of 8 candidates ran in a crowded GOP field.

• READ: Full Schuylkill County 2023 Primary Election Results

Larry Padora was the top vote-getter among Republicans in the May Primary. Hetherington was second highest.

Commissioner Gary Hess and Rita Anczarski-Baldino won Democrat nominations in the Primary, too. Those 4 will appear on the ballot representing those parties in the November General Election.

Greg Woll, a Libertarian, will likely appear on the November ballot, too, after submitting his nomination petition last week.

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