John Perzel easily wins primary challenge

    Republican State Representative John Perzel defeated challneger Joseph Gaynor tonight. With 82 percent of the vote counted, Perzel led 72% to 27%. Perzel is currently under indictment for allegedly using taxpayer dollars to help his party in past re-election efforts.

    Republican State Representative John Perzel defeated challneger Joseph Gaynor tonight. With 82 percent of the vote counted, Perzel led 72% to 27%. Perzel is currently under indictment for allegedly using taxpayer dollars to help his party in past re-election efforts.

    Perzel will likely face Democrat Kevin Boyle in the General Election in November.

    82 percent of the precincts reporting
    82 percent of the precincts reporting

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