Jamie Walsh

A state appeals court judge ruled Thursday that Luzerne County state House candidate Bill Jones can remain on the May 19 primary election ballot.

Voters challenged the May 19 primary election candidacies of state Sen. Marty Flynn and Jeffrey Lake, Flynn's opponent, state Rep. Maureen Madden and Anna Lopez, Madden's opponent and Bill Jones, Rep. Jamie Walsh's opponent.

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Thursday gathering will seek ideas on how vacant 192-acre site in Foster Township could be redeveloped.

Attorney for county calls suit 'frivolous,' notes that Walsh has already voted. Walsh's attorney attempts to call dozens of witnesses, saying many have yet to be added to voter rolls or receive mail ballots.

Republican's lawsuit comes four days before mail-in ballot request deadline, however.

Walsh won by only four votes in an election whose final outcome was delayed by months of court appeals.

Only four votes separate Walsh and incumbent Rep. Mike Cabell in 117th House District race that took almost five months to decide.

GOP primary contest in Luzerne County formally unresolved amid court wrangling between Cabell, Walsh over state House seat.

Court rulings mean state Rep. Mike Cabell can only win if a recount changes the vote totals