LV LWV Voter Guide Contains Serious Error

(You can actually vote for two)

Twice a year, in advance of the primary and general election, the Lehigh Valley League of Women Voters produces a Voter Guide. The latest edition appeared in The Morning Call on October 24. It includes a serious error concerning Northampton County's judicial race.

Three candidates - Abe Kassis, John Morganelli and Vic Scomillio - are vying for one of two open seats. The guide (page 10) mistakenly instructs voters they can only select one of the candidates. Voters actually have two choices.

Although the League of Women Voters does a great service to the Lehigh Valley, I think the organization has an obligation to inform voters of their error, especially on their own website. I am unaware whether The Morning Call has noted and corrected this error. If it has not done so, now would be a good time to remind NorCo voters they can vote for two of the three candidates. 

According to NorCo GOP Chair Lee Snover, several of the down-ballot Republicans received no questionnaires. My guess is this is also the case with several Democrats. "I don't think the League is dependable anymore," she states, and with some justification.

This year, the League failed to host a single candidates' night for county candidates. In fairness, this is a collection of volunteers.

Reminder: LWV to Host Meet 'n Greet Tonight

Tonight is the last chance you'll have to meet Northampton County candidates running in this year's election for various state races. ALL candidates have been invited, even the Guv' and Tom Wolf. I doubt they'll be there, but this is an opportunity for most of you to talk to the people seeking to represent you in Harrisburg.

In my first notice, I listed the wrong room. That's where the LWV and candidates would like me to go. For the rest of you, it's at Rm 114 at Northampton Community College's College Center.

LWV to Host Meet 'n Greet For ALL NorCo Candidates