Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Republican William Russell knew that he faced an uphill battle when he decided to challenge longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. John Murtha.
Now, Russell’s battle may have ended before a single vote has been cast.
A Commonwealth Court judge on Tuesday ruled that Russell does not have enough valid petition signatures to appear on the April 22 primary ballot.
Russell, a veteran of both Iraq wars who quit his Army job and moved to Johnstown to run against Murtha, said he will not appeal.
“I don’t have the resources to fight a protracted court battle,” the former Washington, D.C., resident said.
With no other Republicans filing to run in the 12th Congressional District, Russell still has a chance to win his party’s nomination.
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