Today, Wednesday November 23rd, the official election results for Radnor are being published by the Delaware County Bureau of Elections. When all is said and done, I lost by a little more than a handful of votes. Every vote truly counted in this election. My Ward experienced  the greatest turnout of any Ward in Radnor and the closest margin. I find it inspiring that so many Ward 3 residents exercised their very important right to vote. I have to applaud my opponent Bill Spingler for also running a great campaign and getting so many people out to choose leadership. Running for Radnor Township …

According to the unofficial Municipal Election Results for Radnor Township's Third Ward commissioner race, Republican challenger Emily Hobson was victorious over long-time commissioner Bill Spingler 580 to 573 votes. But that tally does not include absentee ballots, and on election night, both the local Democratic and Republican parties had Spingler winning re-election by less than ten votes. (Watch a video of Spingler talking about why the results were so amazing in the video section of this article.) According to the Delaware County Bureau of Elections, the results of this and all races are…

Radnor Patch asked those involved in the local elections for their closing thoughts. Here are some previous thoughts from candidates and a letter from a successful candidate. I would like to thank all of the voters that came to the polls last Tuesday regardless of who they chose to vote for.  Democracy is such a valuable commodity and citizen participation is the keystone. I am humbled by the voters choosing me to represent them for four more years. I commit to my Ward to provide the same high level of service and involvement that have characterized my last two years. We have made significant…

Now that the election “high” is starting to wear off and we have collected the majority of campaign signs from around the township, I am glad to have a minute to share my thanks and gratitude to those who contributed to my success in the school board campaign. First and foremost, my running mates, Eric Budin, Kimm Doherty, Sheila Palmer and Eric Zajac.  What an amazingly talented, smart and dedicated group; Radnor would have been lucky to have any of us serve on the board.  It was fun and, many times, very funny! Thanks to Candyce Wilson and her husband Mel.  Candyce, our great campaign chair…

Radnor Patch asked those involved in the local elections for their closing thoughts. These are the first three who responded. As more people respond we will print their words.   I think it was a good race and I wish the members of the reconstituted school board good luck and hope they accomplish their goals. For my part, I am planning to get involved with the Radnor Middle School PTO and prepare for another run in two years.  I think we ran a principled campaign and the issues will still need to be addressed regardless of who is in office. Thank you for your efforts on behalf of the people of…

George Strimel and Sam Strike announced the election results live Tuesday night. The two challengers who won spots on the Radnor School Board, Lisa Borowski and Kimm Dougherty, joined them to discuss their win.

The Radnor Township Board of School Directors will have a Democratic majority if the unofficial numbers from Tuesday's General Municipal Election are correct. According to the votes from the Delaware County Bureau of Elections, Republican incumbents Chuck Madden and Pattie Booker were the top vote-getters with 2,628 and 2,555 votes, respectively. Democrats newcomers Lisa Borowski and Kimm Dougherty came in third and fourth with 2,507 and 2,462, respectively, according to numbers posted on the County Website late Tuesday night. Local Republicans and Democrats had different numbers for which …

Only a few years ago there were five Republicans and two Democrats on Radnor Township's Board of Commissioners. This year's election reverses that as four Radnor Democratic commissioner candidates were victorious Tuesday. According to the unofficial numbers from the Delaware County Bureau of Elections, in the First Ward Jim Higgins beat Republican Tim Pitts 437 to 325. In the Third Ward Democratic incumbent and long-time commissioner Bill Spingler won over Republican challenger Emily Hobson by a small margin of votes 614 to 605, according to the Democratic party results. Democratic incumbent …

The General Municpal Election was held Tuesday, November 8.

Dear Neighbors and Friends of the 7th Ward, My name is Tom Dougherty. I am the Republican Candidate for Commissioner of the 7th Ward of Radnor Township. Election Day is November 8.  I have enjoyed meeting with many of the voters during my campaign and I appreciate the chance to briefly share my message with you.       I live on Lowrys Lane with my wife, Sherri, and our children, Tom and Heather.  Sherri and I met on our first day at Villanova University School of Law in 1990 and we have been together since.  We both practice law in Philadelphia.  Tom and Heather attend Radnor public schools, …

Radnor School Board (vote for five) Janie Partridge (R) Pattie Booker (R) Steve Modell (R) Chuck Madden (R) Howard Gartland (R) Eric Zajac (D) Lisa Borowski (D) Sheila Palmer (D) Eric Budin (D) Kimm Doherty (D) Radnor Board of Commissioners Ward One Jim Higgins (D) Tim Pitts (R) Ward Three Emily Hobson (R) Bill Spingler (D) Ward Five John Nagle (D) Ernie Shapiro (R) Ward Seven Tom Dougherty (R) John Fisher (D) Magisterial District Judge John Tuten (R and D) Delaware County Council (vote for three)Colleen Morrone (R)Thomas McGarrigle (R)John McBlain (R)Keith Collins (D)Jayne Young (D)Lin …

Name: John Nagle Party affiliation: Democrat Previous political experience (elective and appointed positions): Ward 5 Commissioner  Education: BSME, Drexel ; MBA, Widener  Career: I have been an Engineer for over 40 years in various aspects of the Power field and a supervisor for 32 years. The bulk of my work has been in the field of Nuclear Power in various capacities including security, emergency planning, and system engineering and regulatory affairs. I have been responsible for developing budgets (and performing to that budget) and personnel matters such as hiring, training, discipline …

Bill Spingler, Democratic candidate to represent the Third Ward on Radnor's Board of Commissioners, was interviewed by Radnor Patch editor Sam Strike on Radnor Studio 21. Radnor Patch will be running Radnor School Board and Board of Commissioners candidate interviews and questionnaires every day leading up to the Pennsylvania Municipal General Election on Tuesday, November 8.

Host John Nagle interviews Delaware County Court of Common Pleas candidate Sally-Ann Heckert Bikin, a Radnor Township resident.

John Fisher, Democratic candidate to represent the Seventh Ward on Radnor's Board of Commissioners, was interviewed by Radnor Patch editor Sam Strike on Radnor Studio 21. Radnor Patch will be running Radnor School Board and Board of Commissioners candidate interviews and questionnaires every day leading up to the Pennsylvania Municipal General Election on Tuesday, November 8.

Name: Kimm Doherty                        Party affiliation: Democrat Previous political experience (elective and appointed positions): None. I am a first-time candidate who became engaged as a parent and taxpayer. I have been attending RTSD Curriculum Committee meetings regularly for 4-5 years. Education: M.A. in Educational Psychology and B.A., cum laude, in Elementary Education Career: I taught for ten years in public schools in Lower Merion, PA and Webster Groves, MO. I’ve worked at The Franklin Institute on a grant from the National Science Foundation to create effective hands-on science…

Name: Eric Zajac Party affiliation: Democrat Previous political experience (elective and appointed positions): Elected to the School Board in 2005 in a Special Election; re-elected to a 4-year term in 2007.  Held elected positions previously with the Philadelphia Bar Association, including its Board of Governors and its Young Lawyers Division, Executive Committee. Education: B.S.  Psychology – University of Pennsylvania, 1988 J.D., Villanova School of Law, 1993 Career: Has been a practicing litigation attorney since 1993, partner in own firm since 2006.  Has lived in Radnor Township since …

Emily Hobson, Republican candidate to represent the Third Ward on Radnor's Board of Commissioners, was interviewed by Radnor Patch editor Sam Strike on Radnor Studio 21. Radnor Patch will be running Radnor School Board and Board of Commissioners candidate interviews and questionnaires every day leading up to the Pennsylvania Municipal General Election on Tuesday, November 8.

Name:  Sheila G. Palmer Party affiliation: Democrat Previous political experience (elective and appointed positions): N/A Education:  I am a 1983 graduate of Archbishop Carroll High School and a 1987 graduate of Villanova University with a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. Career: I was a corporate banker for ten years primarily in a specialized lending group that focused on clients in the education, healthcare and not-for-profit business sectors. What are the most critical issues in the school district and how would you address them?  I think the most critical …

Jim Higgins, Democratic candidate to represent the First Ward on Radnor's Board of Commissioners, was interviewed by Radnor Patch editor Sam Strike on Radnor Studio 21. Radnor Patch will be running Radnor School Board and Board of Commissioners candidate interviews and questionnaires every day leading up to the Pennsylvania Municipal General Election on Tuesday, November 8.