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2 days ago
- Politics
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Cartwright will not run in 2026
Jun. 5—MOOSIC — Former U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright made it official on Thursday — he is not going to try to regain the seat he lost in 2024 to Republican upstart Rob Bresnahan Jr. The question now before the Democratic Party is, who will run. Rumors have been circulating for weeks that once Cartwright announced he would not run, several names immediately surfaced as possible candidates: —State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski. —Pittston Mayor Mike Lombardo. —Sen. Marty Flynn. —Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti. "I will not be a candidate in the 2026 elections," Cartwright said standing in front of the Greenwood Hose Company on Birney Avenue in Moosic. "I worked 80-hour weeks at this job for 12 years. I've decided it's time to give it a rest and give the chance to someone else." Cartwright noted that he secured funding for the new Moosic Borough Police and Fire Emergency Services headquarters that is under construction. Check back at for updates. Reach Bill O'Boyle at 570-991-6118 or on Twitter @TLBillOBoyle.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
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Matt Cartwright will not seek re-election
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A former congressman will not look to win back his old job. Matt Cartwright held a news conference in Lackawanna County on Thursday to announce it's 'time to give it a rest' and not run to get back his seat in Washington. Over 8,400 fentanyl pills, guns seized in drug bust The 6-term lawmaker served 12 years in the House before losing to Republican Rob Bresnahan last November. The race for the 8th district, serving Lackawanna County and parts of Luzerne and the Poconos, will be on the ballot next year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
- General
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Dog walkers sought for charity riverside ramble in Lewes
A charity dog walk is set to bring together two great British traditions: canine companionship and community giving. The event will take place in Lewes on Sunday, June 8, starting at 11am by the riverside path next to Tesco, and will raise funds for NewstrAid, a charity supporting people in the UK's news trade. Matt Cartwright, newspaper sales manager at The Argus, said: "There's no better way to spend a Sunday than walking with your dog, enjoying the beautiful riverside and raising money for a great cause. "It's a chance to meet fellow dog lovers and support a charity that makes a real difference." Participants will receive a NewstrAid wristband, a bottle of water, and entry into a raffle. To register, visit or email mail@ The charity, founded in 1839 with the backing of Charles Dickens, provides financial, emotional, and practical support to individuals working in the news industry. Dave Martin, chairman of NewstrAid's Surrey and Sussex Committee, said: "Lewes is a beautiful town, where history breathes through every cobbled street and riverside path. "Just like NewstrAid, it's a place where tradition and community walk hand in hand."
