Reality Check 80th House District Race
What is the reality of the 80th House District race?
Kevin Howell is the Republican candidate for the position. This is his 3rd time trying to get the seat. What's different is that he doesn't go up against an incumbant. Does this help him enough? No.
The district is too heavily Democrat with very little Republican base and not enough swing voters to win over. Whoever wins the Democratic primary will win the general election barring unforeseen circumstances.
Phil GiaQuinta is one of two Democrats vying for his party's nomination. His greatest asset in the race is that he is the son of the retiring incumbant of the seat and inherits the name recognition his father generates.
Geoff Paddock is the only candidate for this position who has held an elected position. He is currently on the FWCS school board.
The democratic primary for this race will be interesting to watch. Both candidates have high name recognition and are likable by voters. QiaQuinta will probably win based on his father's legacy even though Paddock would be the better choice based on his experience.
Kevin Howell is the Republican candidate for the position. This is his 3rd time trying to get the seat. What's different is that he doesn't go up against an incumbant. Does this help him enough? No.
The district is too heavily Democrat with very little Republican base and not enough swing voters to win over. Whoever wins the Democratic primary will win the general election barring unforeseen circumstances.
Phil GiaQuinta is one of two Democrats vying for his party's nomination. His greatest asset in the race is that he is the son of the retiring incumbant of the seat and inherits the name recognition his father generates.
Geoff Paddock is the only candidate for this position who has held an elected position. He is currently on the FWCS school board.
The democratic primary for this race will be interesting to watch. Both candidates have high name recognition and are likable by voters. QiaQuinta will probably win based on his father's legacy even though Paddock would be the better choice based on his experience.
posted by Indiana Pundit at 11:33 AM
3 Comments:
It would be very sad if GiaQuinta (son) won based on name alone. I would like to see some new blood and a new name in local politics and someone that could make an impact.
I agree. I think Geoff Paddock is the best qualified. Unfortunatley qualifications don't necessarily translate into election victories.
Does Phil GiaQuinta's election and subsequent tenure on the Wayne Township Advisory Board not count as "holding an elected position"?
Paddock's a great guy and all, but at least be fair to Phil. He is serving in office right now.
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