Being in the minority sucks. GOP rep John Peterson of PA-05 is expected to announce his retirement today.
Two Republican officials with knowledge of the decision said Peterson was expected to announce his retirement. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they did not want to pre-empt the congressman’s announcement, which was anticipated later Thursday.
No indication yet why he’s leaving exactly, but he’ll turn 70 this year.
Peterson was re-elected in 2006 with 60% of the vote, underpolling Bush by less than 1%. This is rough, red country to be certain (R+10), but it does include State College.
2006 challenger Don Hilliard says in a comment on Race Tracker Wiki:
Please note my name is Don Hilliard I ran against Congressman Peterson in 2006 and intend to do so again in 2008 Please add me to your site Thank you
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