You're going to need a scorecard if you're going to the polls in the spring primary. And you all are going to vote, correct? I'll hold you to that.
Nowhere is change more visible than in Upper Darby. Their two seats in the state Legislature hadn't changed in more than 30 years, now both are getting new faces.
First Mario Civera, the longtime Republican in the 164th District, saw the writing on the wall in the changing demographics of his turf and gave up his seat to run for County Council. The 164th seat fell to the Democrats with Margo Davidson leading the changing tide in the township.
Then a few weeks back the other veteran of Harrisburg from Upper Darby decided to call it quits. Rep. Nick Micozzie, R-163, had won 18 straight elections. That's 36 years representing his constituents in Harrisburg.
No matter who wins, there's going to be a lot of new faces.
Here's the rundown on the nominations by the Democrats last night.
Former Joe Sestak aide Vince Rongione will try to capture the 163rd seat held so long by Micozzie.
Upper Darby. He'll face off against Republican Upper Darby Councilman Jamie Santora.
In the 164th, the Republicans nominated Saud Siddiqui, an Upper Darby resident and COO of the Upper Darby Caring Foundation.
One of the most interesting races will be the Democratic battle for the 164th seat. That's right, before they tangle with Republican Siddiqui, the Democrats are looking at a battle royal in their own party.
Last night the party endorsed Davidson, but is being challenged in the primary by Billy Smith of Lansdowne and Dafan Zhang of East Lansdowne.
Keep an eye on this one. It could be bruising.
The Democrats also have a candidate to challenge U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan, R-7. Mary Ellen Balchunis, a political science professor at La Salle, will take up that stiff challenge.
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