Wednesday, November 7, 2012
According to the Montgomery County Election Offices, about half the township came out and voted yesterday.
President Obama won the election, and the majority of residents in Upper Moreland who voted yesterday reflected those same results. The Montgomery County Election Offices released the voting results for UM Township and about 700 fewer people came out and voted yesterday than in the 2008 Presidential Election. In 2008, the Democratic vote held a 57-41 advantage for President, and yesterday the Republican vote picked up a couple of percentage points swinging it to 55-43. A total of 12,179 votes were cast yesterday in Upper Moreland. 2012 Election * percentages are rounded 2008 Election * percentages are rounded
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
The incumbent candidate won the race for the State Rep. of townships including Upper Moreland, Lower Moreland, Bryn Athyn, Hatboro, Horsham and Upper Dublin.
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
The votes were counted, and the race for State Representative in the 152nd District went to incumbent candidate Thomas Murt. With 64 percent of the vote, Murt defeated challenger Ronald Kolla with a total of 18,291 votes. Kolla received 10,111. Complete Montgomery County election results County by County election results in Pa.
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
State house candidate Ronald Kolla expected a long day when he woke up. Out of his house before the sun came up, the Democratic candidate representing the 152nd District has been making stops at various polling locations in surrounding ownships throughout Montgomery County to greet voters. "I had a lot of trouble sleeping last night," Kolla said. "From about 5 (a.m.) I was out the door meeting some people in Hatboro." Kolla said he was impressed with the turnout he saw throughout the day in Montco and the voter count may be a bit higher than the 2008 Presidential Election in some areas. To close out the night, Kolla and other Upper Moreland Democrats will be at Cafe La Fontana in Hatboro for a viewing party. "I think it's going to be a …
Election Day brought problems at polls in several areas of eastern Pennsylvania
EASTERN PA — Several reports of voting irregularities in Eastern Pennsylvania emerged on Tuesday, the day of the presidential election. In Easton, signs appeared offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to voter fraud convictions. A constable for Easton’s 10th ward removed one such sign staked into the ground after consulting with an elections attorney on site. The Pennsylvania Commercial Action Network, the same group that posted “Replace ObamaCare” billboards around the state, made the signs. ID Requests Many Easton voters also reported poll workers asking for their IDs, even though IDs are not required for this election cycle under the law. Matthew Keeler, press secretary for the PA Department of State, said that's part of the …
Incumbent Thomas Murt and Ronald Kolla compete for the legislative district.
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
The race for State Representative in the 152nd District pins newcomer Ronald Kolla against Thomas Murt. These politicians are responsible for the districts that include: UM, Lower Moreland, Bryn Athyn, Hatboro, Horsham and Upper Dublin. About Murt: About Kolla: One of Murt’s main focal points during his term has been his work with disabled veterans, and he’s stated he hopes to continue putting legislation into action to help those veterans. Another issue of Murt’s has been Marcellus Share Drilling, which Kolla has already challenged him on. Both candidates have said education will be a primary focus if elected in 2012. About two weeks ago, Gov. Ed Rendell was in Hatboro campaigning for Kolla.
If you voted in Ward 5-1 today. you may have seen Chivas.
The temperatures have dropped this week and any resident who voted in Ward 5-1 saw the effects of the cooler weather. Chivas, the local Therapy Dog who has been lending his services throughout the township over parts of the last decade, was bundled up in a blanket under a voter registration table to cover up his already warm, puffy coat of fur. Chivas' owner, Judge of Elections Judy MacDonald, was busy at work at the Upper Moreland School District Administrative Building while Chivas "entertained" the line of voters waiting to cast their vote in the 2012 Election. Serving at the polls is nothing new for Chivas. Over the last six years he's made his presence felt at the Ward 5-1 polling place. But it almost wasn't the case. Years ago one …
Depending on what ward you live, here is where you can cast your vote today.
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Monday, November 5, 2012
Polling places will be open tomorrow despite power issues throughout the township.
The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy has affected many things nationally, but also at the local level. Some businesses and residents are still dealing with power issues a week after the storm hit. But for the Presidential Election in Upper Moreland, all polling places will be open Tuesday and are currently operating with electricity. The township has said each location will run as it normally has in years past. If you are unsure of where to vote, here are the following locations in Upper Moreland: Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6 Ward 7 District 2 - Upper Moreland Middle School, Orangemans Road - - - Not sure what Ward you live in? Click here, or view the PDF file above.
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