Galloway wins in the 140th district, defeats Jane Burger

State Representative 140th District

By: Christian Menno
Bucks County Courier Times
1 seat n 2 years

The district includes Bristol, Morrisville, Tullytown, Falls, two districts in Bristol Township and one district in Middletown.

Republican Jane Burger 6,413

Democrat John Galloway (I) 10,954

Vote totals don't include absentee ballots, which haven't been counted yet.

State Rep. John Galloway has won a third term, defeating Republican candidate Jane Burger for the 140th Assembly seat Tuesday.

"I am humbled and honored that the voters in my district once again elected me to represent them in Harrisburg," said Galloway, a Democrat. "I ran on my record of achievement with a positive, issues-oriented campaign and I was proud of that. I look forward to addressing the many challenges ahead of me."

His opponent, Republican Jane Burger, said she was proud of her numbers even though more than 63 percent of voters - not including those casting absentee ballots - supported Galloway.

"It was an uphill battle in a heavy Democratic district," Burger said Tuesday. "We knew it was going to be a tough fight, but I am happy with the support that I received. It shows that the voters are beginning to look at the candidates and not just voting along party lines. Voters will be watching to make sure that Galloway works for the people and not for special interest groups. He worked for his re-election, and I wish him well."

Galloway now will have a chance to show his effectiveness as a legislator without the benefit of per diems - the daily expense allowance lawmakers are entitled to without producing receipts. Galloway, 50, said he has sworn off per diems after last year, when he took home one of the highest totals in the House.

He went to Harrisburg in 2006 as a legislator who ran on a reform platform. He became the only state representative to introduce legislation seeking a referendum calling for a constitutional convention.

"I want to shift from a local property tax to a state tax," he added Tuesday after the election. "That could either be an income tax or a sales tax that will change the way we fund our schools. And I want a constitutional convention to do it."

- Christian Menno

Burger to run for state seat

This was posted yesterday in the potpourri section but it certanily deserves it's own post.

From the BCCT:
Burger to run for state seat
By: CHRISTIAN MENNO
Bucks County Courier Times
The former Morrisville councilwoman will challenge state Rep. John Galloway.

Former longtime Morrisville councilwoman Jane Burger announced Monday that she's seeking the Republican nomination for state representative.

Burger, 64, will run as a Republican in the May 18 primary election for the 140th Assembly District seat held by Democratic state Rep. John Galloway.

"Government needs checks and balances," Burger said. "Harrisburg must operate more efficiently to control spending. Our legislators must work together to address the major issues facing Pennsylvania."

After failing to retain her seat on council last year, Burger said residents began pushing her to run for state office.

"Several people told me they could use my voice in Harrisburg to represent this district," she said. "I've never run for a state position before and never thought I would - but I never thought I'd have 17 years on (Morrisville) council either, so anything is possible."

Advertisement Burger was appointed to the borough council in 1992 and served as president for six years. She lost her seat by just 20 votes in November to Democrat Fred Kerner.

"Now I have this opportunity and I welcome the chance to run for this seat and serve this river district to take the local voice to Harrisburg," she added. "Galloway is running unopposed on the Democratic ticket and I just think people need a choice and I am here to give them that."

Galloway said Monday that he's open to the competition.

"We live in a democracy and the great thing about democracy is it does provide us with choices," he said. "I look forward to exchanging ideas."

Burger, a Morrisville resident, recently retired from her job as a social work administrator with the New Jersey Department of Human Services.

The 140th District includes Bristol Borough, Tullytown, Falls, two districts in Bristol Township and one in Middletown.

March 02, 2010 02:11 AM

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ja, 03-02-10, 10:43 am Rate: -1 Report

How can someone who cant win a Council seat in their own town win a larger seat that encompasses a tiny bit of their town as well as a few surrounding towns that dont even know who she is.
Take a bit of advise Mrs. Burger, give up already.


Tiospaye4, 03-02-10, 11:22 am Rate: 0 Report

Are there really republicans in Morrisville? Is this an early April fools editorial?


False Profit, 03-02-10, 11:50 am Rate: -1 Report

"Government needs checks and balances", says Burger, who just retired from a government job - in New Jersey. Hmmmmmm.

Bristol Borough, Tullytown, Falls, Bristol Township, Middletown residents of the the 140th district:

Beware of the Tea Bag hat - Morrisville 3rd Ward residents didn't re-elect Burger for a reason. A majority of people eventually get tired of stale career politicians with power and control issues who haven't delivered enough tangible benefits, progress, or economic revitalization.


Cellphone, 03-02-10, 4:08 pm Rate: 0 Report

Galloway or Burger - Wow, what a choice!
Any Libertarian candidate? Or Socialist Workers? Green Party?


Mary in PA, 03-02-10, 6:08 pm Rate: 0 Report

hh