Gregory and Capenos Set To Battle for 80th District House Seat

Republican Jim Gregory, vying for his third term as 80th District state representative, is being challenged for his seat Nov. 8 by Democrat Kimberly Capenos.

According to her Facebook page, Capenos, from Tyrone, is an advocate for people with autism and other disabilities and works to ensure school districts and insurance companies are providing the services people with disabilities need.

Capenos supporters said she is pro-choice, pro-labor, and supports the use of electric cars, solar power and windmills.

Capenos, who previously ran for Tyrone Borough Council, ran unopposed in the May primary...