Incumbent US Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick defeats Mark Houck in GOP primary for Pennsylvania's 1st District
Published in Political News
Even some voters who were lukewarm on Fitzpatrick voted for him, citing concerns about Houck’s ability to compete in a general election contest in the swing district.
“We have to keep the majority to make changes,” said Leigh Sherwood, a 64-year-old retiree who voted at Central Bucks South High School.
Fitzpatrick’s moderation was key to his appeal for Christine Caposcale, a 60-year-old teacher from Chalfont who turned out specifically to vote for the incumbent congressman.
“I think he’s trying to take the middle of the road,” Capocasale said, contrasting Fitzpatrick against both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. “I like his non-extremism.”
Fitzpatrick’s stances earned him respect from some Democratic voters like Jerry Salome of the Montgomery Township.
”He’s moderate — I don’t feel as negative about him as I do Trump,” Salomone said of Fitzpatrick. “I don’t object to him, but I’ll vote against him in November,” he added with a laugh.
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(Staff writers Maddie Hanna and Jesse Bunch contributed to this story.)
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