Emilio Vazquez

Emilio Vazquez
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 197th district
Assumed office
April 5, 2017[1]
Preceded by Leslie Acosta
Personal details
Born Brooklyn, New York
Political party Democratic
Residence Philadelphia

Emilio Vazquez is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 197th House district in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was elected as a write-in candidate in a special election to replace Leslie Acosta, who resigned on fraud charges (the second recent state representative of the 197th district to do so) after the original Democratic candidate was kicked off the ballot for not actually residing in the 197th district.[2] While he was sworn into office, this election is currently under investigation by the Philadelphia Attorney General's Office and Pennsylvania Attorney General.[3] Vazquez is also current a defendant in a federal lawsuit regarding instances of widespread voter intimidation and election fraud for the election of which he was declared the winner. There is a possibility that the federal court could declare the election null and void and order an entirely new election.[4] Vazquez is a Democratic ward leader and Philadelphia Parking Authority employee.[5]

In the 2018 Democratic primary for his seat, Vazquez placed third, losing to former City Council aide Danilo Burgos, who is unopposed in the general election.[6]

Election

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 197, Special Election, 2017
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Emilio Vazquez (Write-in) 1,964 80.4 n/a
Green Cheri Honkala (Write-in) 280 11.8 n/a
Republican Lucinda Little 198 8.1 n/a
Democratic hold Swing
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 197, Democratic Primary Election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Danilo Burgos 1,296 37.17 n/a
Democratic Frederick Ramirez 1,199 34.38 n/a
Democratic Emilio Vazquez 992 28.45 n/a

References

  1. ↑ http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/Vazquez-sworn-in-for-197th-seat-as-investigation-lawsuit-loom.html
  2. ↑ https://spiritnews.org/articles/as-the-197th-turns-decision-day-draws-near-for-special-election-chock-full-of-residency-hearings-felonies-write-in-candidates-threats-vandalism-and-pa-supreme-court-rulings/
  3. ↑ http://www.phillymag.com/news/2017/03/30/197th-district-special-election-investigation/
  4. ↑ http://www.phillyvoice.com/honkala-will-seek-void-197th-election-alleging-massive-fraud-and-misconduct/
  5. ↑ Brian Hickey. "Honkala on 197th election drama: 'It's all an inside job'". PhillyVoice. Retrieved 2017-03-25.
  6. ↑ McGuire, John N. (May 16, 2018). "Danilo Burgos wins Pennsylvania's 197th District". AL DÍA NEWS.
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