After Primary Win, Bender Seeks to Nail Down Another Term as Supervisor

Freedom Township Supervisor Maureen Hamor says her fellow supervisor, Ed Bender, has one agenda when it comes to being on the board.

“Ed’s only agenda is doing what he thinks is best for Freedom Township and its citizens,” Hamor said.

Bender, 62, has served on the board of supervisors since 1998 and is seeking another six-year term. Bender will face off against Jeremy Flaugh, who Bender beat in the primary election for the Republican nomination. Flaugh garnered just enough write-in votes to appear on Tuesday’s ballot as a Democrat.

Bender, who also serves as the township’s roadmaster, said his...