Blair Co. Tea Party to Hold Forum for 80th District Candidates

The Blair County Tea Party will host a forum for candidates vying for the 80th District’s state representative seat at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 26, at the Bavarian Hall in Altoona (112 South 13th Street). Democrat Kimberly Capenos and Republican Trish Haight have both confirmed they’ll attend. Incumbent Rep. Jim Gregory was invited, but has said he is unable to attend due to his obligations in Harrisburg. The BCTP offered Rep. Gregory a different date to accommodate his schedule, but no reply was forthcoming.

“The BCTP has a track record of holding nonpartisan, informative candidate events for l...