Incumbents Burke And Webster Facing Challenges In Race For Blair County Commissioner

With Republican Bruce Erb not running for another term as Blair County Commissioner, there will be at least one new face at the commissioner’s table, but with all three seats up for election, that number could increase.

Traditionally, Blair County voters have elected two Republicans and one Democrat to the board, and the May primary ballot reflects that trend with four Republican candidates vying for two seats and two Democrats seeking one seat.

On the Democratic ticket, incumbent Laura Burke is seeking a second term. Burke is facing a challenge from first-time commissioner candidate Carol Tay...