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Lackawanna County considering special election for McGloin commissioner vacancy
Lackawanna County residents may have their say on who fills a long-vacant commissioner’s seat.
The county’s Board of Elections will hold a special meeting on Friday at 9 a.m. to vote on placing Matt McGloin’s unexpired term on November’s ballot.
The potential plan for the vacancy comes six months after McGloin’s resignation — and after court filings and disagreements within the Democratic Party.
“The people should have a choice in this matter,” said Commissioner Bill Gaughan, a Democrat. “It's a good thing for the county, and it's a good thing for the people to have a voice.”
https://www.wvia.org/news/local/2025-08-28/lackawanna-county-considering-special-election-for-mcgloin-commissioner-vacancy