Nick DiFrancesco
A familiar name in Dauphin County has announced his candidacy for an open state Senate seat.
On Wednesday, Nick DiFrancesco said that he would pursue the Republican nomination for the 15th senatorial district, which includes the lower half of the county.
DiFrancesco currently serves as county treasurer, following his election last November. He previously served as county commissioner, Highspire council member and Lower Swatara Township commissioner.
“I’ve always focused on the needs of the communities I’ve represented,” DiFrancesco said in his campaign announcement. “There aren’t Republican or Democrat challenges, and there are rarely one-sided solutions. I’ve always worked with anyone who wanted to solve our problems and strengthen our communities.”
Sen. John DiSanto, a Republican, is retiring after serving two terms, leaving the 15th district seat open.
On the Democratic side, longtime state Rep. Patty Kim has announced her candidacy for the seat, as has Harrisburg pastor Alvin Q. Taylor.
In addition to his elected positions, DiFrancesco has served as president of the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers.
In his announcement, DiFrancesco said that he would focus on such issues as schools, safety and the economy.
“My record stands for all to see,” he said. “I will fight for this community before all else, and that means making certain that every child has a shot at a good education, regardless of zip code, every resident feels safe in their community, and everyone has a pathway to the skills needed to get a good job.”
The primary election is slated for April 23, with the general election on Nov. 5.
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