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Gene Stilp Wins in 11th Congressional District

By: Jayne Ann Bugda

Updated: April 24, 2012

Nanticoke, Luzerne County- In the Congressional Race in the 11th District. Democrats Bill Vinsko and Gene Stilp squared off to challenge Congressman Lou Barletta in November.
Stilp had a hefty lead. Vinsko conceded late Tuesday night.

Vinsko told our Andy Mehalshick that it is time to move on and support Gene Stilp in the race against Republican U.S. Congressman Lou Barletta.

Stilp also told Andy that he will urge Barletta to run a clean campaign without any attack ads.

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