ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Julian Guridy has been recommended as Democratic nominee for the February 24th special election for Pennsylvania’s 22nd Legislative District, according to a Guridy press release.
Guridy, a former Constituent Services Representative for State Senator Nick Miller, won the vote of nearly 90% of committee members voting for this recommendation.
As nominee, Guridy will run to succeed County Executive-elect Joshua Siegel as Allentown and Salisbury Township’s newest State Representative.
“I am honored by the confidence local Democrats have placed in me to be their candidate,” said Julian Guridy. “This is only the beginning. I will fight for every vote, and when I arrive in Harrisburg I will fight every day to ensure a better future for Allentown and Salisbury.”
Guridy says that as state representative, he will focus on ensuring affordable housing, opportunity for every child, and safe neighborhoods.
Democratic leaders say they celebrate Julian’s selection. “We are proud of our next State Representative Julian Guridy. Julian is a qualified community leader from this community, and will continue fighting for it every day in Harrisburg”, said Lehigh County Democratic Chairwoman Lori McFarland.
“Julian brings deep roots in the Lehigh Valley, a strong commitment to working families, and the kind of steady, servant leadership our communities deserve. His experience in state government constituent services will ensure that HD-22 continues to receive the people-driven service they’ve come to expect from their representative”, said Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna E. McClinton.
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This weekend, 20 Lehigh County district 22 precinct committee people, or PCPs, will gather to interview candidates for the February 24th special election to replace outgoing state Rep. Josh Siegel.