Gerlach to Keep Congressional Seat
Several sources have confirmed Gerlach's victory over Manan Trivedi.
Jim Gerlach will represent the U.S. District in Congress for a fifth term, according to several news outlets.
Currently, with just under 85 percent of the state reporting, Gerlach is up 32,000 votes - 15 points - over challenger Manan Trivedi.
This is the second time the two battled for the spot - in 2010, Gerlach won by 14 points.
Going into the 2012 election, Trivedi was considered a promising Democratic challenger, due in part to his early fundraising numbers.
During last year's congressional redistricting, Trivedi was drawn out of the new 6th District, which is considered a more Republican district than it was during the 2010 election.
This election cycle, Trivedi linked Gerlach's policies to the conservative agendas of Romney and Ryan, and attacked the partisan nature of congress.
"At times it seems that the only thing bipartisan about Washington is the mess they continue to create," Trivedi said in a blog on his website.
Gerlach's campaign attacked Trivedi's "extreme agenda," supporting the stimulus bill, and creating jobs overseas.
Earnest
11:39 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Not surprising given that the district is drawn specifically for a Republican Party win. Gerlach moved to this area following lost bids in another area of the state. His calculation was specifically for a career in politics as he would be afforded the safety net of a high number of registered Republicans.
Gerlach is an ok guy, but I would have preferred a resume like the one of Dr. Manan Trivedi one of our selfless American heroes who is also in the trenches of delivering medical care, dealing with insurance companies, a family man and one who highly respects the freedom and liberty of women and the gay members of our families.
Jack
12:43 am on Thursday, November 8, 2012
Gerlach has resided in Chester County for at least 30 years, Gerlach practiced law with the West Chester firm of Malcolm & Riley in the 1980's. Gerlach is by no means a new comer to Chester County.
David Sloan
12:24 pm on Sunday, November 11, 2012
J.G. is a perfect example of why we should have mandatory term limits . . .