Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) announced that a special election will be held on Tuesday, May 18th to fill the vacant seat in the 59th Legislative District in Westmoreland and Somerset counties.
The election will be held due to the vacancy created by the sudden passing of Rep. Mike Reese (R-Westmoreland/Somerset).
"Rep. Reese set an example for every legislator to follow, and he is greatly missed in the chamber by members and close friends on both sides of the aisle," Cutler said. "His commitment to his family and his constituents could never be questioned, and he leaves enormous shoes to fill on our House Republican leadership team."
The election will coincide with the Pennsylvania primary election.
