From Eric Dondero:

In an odd twist, a prominent local elected official - Republican - is now managining a State Rep. campaign of a Libertarian Party candidte.

From the Daily Item, July 5:

SELINSGROVE — Borough Manager John Bickhart has taken on a new endeavor as campaign manager for Erik Viker, the Libertarian Party candidate in the 85th Legislative District.

Viker is in the second year of a four-year term as a Borough Council member, but Bickhart denies any conflict in aiding his campaign to replace retiring state Rep. Russell H. Fairchild, a Republican from Lewisburg.

"It's what I do on my private time," Bickhart said.

A former Democrat who's now a registered Republican, Bickhart has switched back and forth several times depending on the candidate he's favored.

He found common ground with Viker, who says the two-party political system creates conflict.

Bickhart concedes that Viker has an uphill battle running as a Libertarian against Republican Fred Keller and Democrat Trey Casimir, but views the effort as worthwhile.

Over 20 Libertarian Party members in addition to Viker, serve in elected/appointed public office in Pennsylvania, including a County Commissioner in Erie.

Editor's Note - this website does not endorse any Libertarian Party candidates running in races where a Republican is on the ballot.