In PA-03, Democratic Registration Out Numbers Republican by 6 points

Erie, PA- After a Democratic surge in the primary, Democrats have a 6-point lead over Republicans in registration (48-42 percent) showing that Pennyslvania's third congressional district is trending Democratic.

"Despite a barrage of negative attacks, Kathy Dahlkemper won the primary election in Pennsylvania's third congressional district with 45 percent of the vote, more than 20 points than that of her second place contender," said Tina Mengine, campaign manager for Kathy Dahlkemper for Congress.  "Even with a four way Democratic primary, Kathy Dahlkemper received 1300 more votes than Phil English in the primary, and for the first time Democrats have a 6 percent lead in registration over Republicans.  With tens of thousands of new voters in the district, a 6-point advantage in registered Democrats and an electorate tired of status quo politicians the wind is at Kathy Dahlkemper's back to win this election in November.  After nearly eight years of Congressman English and President Bush's missteps in Iraq, and neglect for domestic priorities Pennsylvanians are eager to join a campaign such as ours that is about changing the direction of our country and restoring faith in our government."

Background Information:

* New registration numbers show that 48 percent of registered voters are Democratic voters as compared to 42 percent Republican.
* Despite a 4-way Democratic primary, Kathy Dahlkemper received 1,353 more votes than Phil English on the April 22 primary.  Dahlkemper received 43,103 as compared to Phil English's 41,750 - a difference of 1,353 votes.
* Support for Phil English is diminishing.  In 2002, Phil English won reelection with 77 percent of the vote; in 2004 he won with 60 percent of the vote and in 2006 he won reelection with only 53 percent of the vote.  Each time, Phil English significantly outspent his Democratic opponent.  In 2006, Phil English outspent Steve Porter $1.4 Million to $63,000 ($14 to $1)
* Democratic registration has increased in every county in the district in the last year.  April 2008, November 2007.

About Kathy Dahlkemper

Kathy Dahlkemper, 50, is the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District, having won decisively on April 22, 2007.   With a margin of 18 points over her closest rival, Dahlkemper's campaign has gotten the attention of Democrats and Republicans alike.   The overwhelming success of the primary is indicative of the type of hard work and success that Dahlkemper has shown throughout her life.    

A graduate of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Kathy is a community and civic leader and has spent her adult life working to improve the community through numerous projects including the development of the Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park (LEAF).  Dahlkemper is the director of (LEAF) and vice president of the LEAF Board of Directors.  Since 1997, Dahlkemper has been responsible for securing over $2 million in public and private funding for the Arboretum and coordinates daily operations including programming, marketing, fundraising, site management and collaboration with government, civic and private partners.

Concurrently, Dahlkemper is the Director of Human Resources and Special Projects at her family owned business, Dahlkemper Landscape Architects & Contractors.

Dahlkemper cites the issues of war, healthcare, climate change, education, jobs, and national debt among those to be addressed in greater depth throughout her candidacy and service as Congresswoman.

Dahlkemper is married to Dan Dahlkemper and is the mother of five - Aron, Gretchen, Linden, Tricia and Nathan. 

For more information about Kathy Dahlkemper, visit online at www.kathydahlkemperforcongress.com.