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A Hellertown gym owner and competitive body builder is ready to trade in cardio for the campaign trail over the next 14 months. Main Street Gym owner Kevin Branco has declared his candidacy for the 131st state House seat which has been held by Republican Justin Simmons since 2011.
Republican representative for the 131st District Justin Simmons held off his Democratic challenger–Saucon Valley businessman Andy Lee–to retain his seat and win a fifth term in the state House of Representatives Tuesday.
On a hot and humid primary election Tuesday that had turned stormy by late afternoon, turnout was comparatively low, despite high-profile races in the area and beyond.
A Saucon Valley business owner announced Friday that he is running for state representative in the 131st legislative district, which includes parts of Lower Saucon Township.
Former state representative Karen Beyer, whose district included parts of the Saucon Valley and as a member of the House Liquor Control Committee once sponsored a bill that would have expanded beer sales, has been charged with DUI, according to police and court records.
State Rep. Justin Simmons (R-131) and his staff will host an open house at his Coopersburg office on Saturday, March 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. “My staff and I look forward to meeting you and explaining the many legislative services we can provide,” Simmons said in his March 14 weekly newsletter. The office is located in the Village Center, 21 N. Main St., Unit 9, Coopersburg.
