PENNSYLVANIA – Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman Marcel L. Groen issued the following statement in response to the results of the primary election:
“I would like to thank every voter who cast a ballot in today’s Primary Election. The Democrats who made their voices heard today are a testament to the strength of our state’s Democratic Party and the values we stand for.
“I want to congratulate Hillary Clinton, Katie McGinty, Josh Shapiro, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale, Joe Torsella, our US House and state legislative Democratic nominees on their victories today.
“Every single one of our nominees is committed to moving Pennsylvania forward, and as a party we have shown yet again that we are the party focused on the issues that move the country forward: fighting for a living wage, protecting the rights of every Pennsylvanian — no matter who they love, and preserving the planet for our children. Neither Pennsylvania nor the United States can afford the offensive and regressive policies of this extreme Republican Party. The future of our country depends on this election.
“Every Pennsylvanian should now turn his or her enthusiasm for these nominees into action. Volunteer for a candidate, knock on doors, make phone calls, and most importantly, vote on November 8.
“This was a primary Pennsylvanians can be proud of. Once again, I thank every voter who participated in tonight’s election and I congratulate tonight’s winners.”
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