Anthony DeLuca, seen here speaking on the state House floor, served Pittsburgh's eastern suburbs in Pennsylvania's House for nearly four decades and was the House's longest-serving active member.
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Deceased Pa. Rep. Tony DeLuca’s re-election victory isn’t proof of election fraud
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Robby Brod
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Anthony DeLuca, seen here speaking on the state House floor, served Pittsburgh's eastern suburbs in Pennsylvania's House for nearly four decades and was the House's longest-serving active member.
Fact Check Friday is upon us once again! Hope you made it through the chaos of the midterms this week.
One Pa. Rep. was re-elected in a landslide – even though he died last month.
Tony DeLuca, who represented part of Allegheny County in the State house since 1983, passed away from lymphoma in October at age 85.
Election deniers are using his win as proof of election fraud, but in reality, he was legally required to stay on the ballot according to state law. Substitute candidates can’t be submitted once ballots have started printing, which was in September. A special election will be held to fill his seat.
Sometimes, your mornings are just too busy to catch the news beyond a headline or two. Don’t worry. The Morning Agenda has got your back. Each weekday morning, host Tim Lambert will keep you informed, amused, enlightened and up-to-date on what’s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth.
