In addition to Lynch addressing the crowd, about 10 local citizens also spoke. While Snover did not endorse Lynch ? Lamont McClure, the Democratic incumbent, has held a persistent presence in county government for nearly 15 years. She previously covered the 2016 election for Fusion, conducted investigative research for The Nation Institute, and has written for NBC Chicago and the Chicago Reader. McClure has called for law enforcement to investigate his opponent after Lynch railed against school districts enforcing mask mandates due to the pandemic. The county has arranged for COVID-19 testing sites. The sixth place finisher, Republican Nicole Romanishan, is only 15 votes behind Brown. Lets go. We can only hope that phase 2 involves quietly disappearing from politics and not coming back until hes educated himself on civics. Lynch said Tuesday he is running for the committee position to make some real solid changes in the GOP and bring back the Republican Party to constitutional principles.. I asked. This past weekend, Steve Lynch, who is running for Northampton County Executive, gave a speech at a Freedom Rally in Harrisburg where he chillingly suggested forcibly removing elected officials who dont do things his way. He earlier explained that his comments about bringing 20 strong men to school board meetings was not intended as a threat. Now, Republicans are hoping for a strong showing with Bidens approval ratings falling after the chaotic departure from Afghanistan and key legislation stalled in Congress. She accused the county of bullying and intimidation. Lynch posts videos almost every day on his Facebook page where he rails against the establishment and makes embittered remarks about COVID-19-related restrictions such as the mandatory wearing of masks. Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion. Whoever emerges from the primary is expected to take on incumbent Lamont McClure. Lynch, of Northampton, has not run for office before, though he worked as a field organizer for Lisa Scheller in her 2020 congressional campaign against Rep. Susan Wild. Lynch has not been accused of any wrongdoing. Steven Lynch, candidate for Northampton County executive, tells rallygoers in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania he wants to take "20 strong men" to force a local school board to resign. Northampton Area School District, where Lynch lives, ordered a mask mandate days before students class began on Monday. Lynch has suggested that board members supporting masks in school be given an option: they can leave or they can be removed. County Council member Ron Heckman, himself a graduate of Northampton Area HS, called Lynch's remarks shameful and reprehensible. To become an ad-free subscriber please select one of the following two options. "I'm going in with 20 strong . he asked. The Northampton Area School District brought in extra security after Lynch vowed to bring 20 strong men to force board members out of office and replace them with parents the same night. Lions are now cirlcing (sic) and we have no care or concern to appease your desire to allow corruption to continue because you refuse to be informed of facts. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. (Lynchs) rhetoric which resonates with a core of Republicans does not translate to the middle, Borick said. He had no faith in the statewide audit the county participated in. Im going in with 20 strong men and Im gonna give them an option - they can leave or they can be removed. pic.twitter.com/A0M6SsOldI. McClure won the mail-in votes in a landslide. Steve Lynch, a Republican, spoke at a rally on Sunday. These were the words Steven Lynch shouted during a rally in Harrisburg Sunday. (I) have no idea whats going to impossible to answer that question at this time based off of what were going to see over the next few days and on Election Day.. Northampton County executive candidate speaks out after viral video on school mask mandates, Stormcenter - School / Business Application. Whos ready for phase 2? Northampton County voters will see a stark contrast between the two executive candidates when they fill out their ballots in the November election. He was among 20 people from the county who filed candidate petitions with the Pennsylvania Department of State by Monday's deadline. During the aside, Lynch also spoke about his suspicions regarding the 2020 election (I believe that what we saw happen on election night 2020 is not what happened in reality) and would not commit to accepting next weeks county executive vote tallies. He vowed to bring 20 strong men to a Northampton Area School Board meeting to remove the board members and replace them with board members who wont enforce a mask mandate. Local online groups routinely flag Lynchs incendiary posts and comments as racist and extremists allegations that Lynch denies. The CRT craze was just the pretext to stir everything up, but tactics have now changed over to mask mandates since they can use the pandemic as an excuse to stir parents of young children up and make sure they endanger more lives. Democrats and Republicans in counties throughout the state will select their committee members in the primary. Lynch, who has not held office before, has built his campaign about being a megaphone for conservative talking points and issues. Steve Lynch, the Republican candidate for Northampton County executive in Pennsylvania, on Sunday claimed that he would aggressively confront pro-mask school board members with 20 strong men to boot them from their positions. Steve Lynch announced his candidacy for Northampton County Executive Friday outside the Northampton Courthouse in Easton. Lynch, 42, said Friday that he does not believe Biden fairly won the 2020 presidential election and advocated for redoing the vote. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 2K followers 500+ connections. "No, that's neutralizing intimidation from the school board," he responded. Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States. Our journalism needs your support. One Nation, Under God, Indivisible With Liberty & Justice For All Lynch has emerged as a controversial figure in the Northampton County executive race. Lynchs Democratic opponent, incumbent County Executive Lamont McClure, responded Monday evening to each point of Lynchs afternoon news conference. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) sent a letter to Fox Corporation Chairman, After days of pushback, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) finally broke his silence on the exclusive internal Jan. 6 footage, This story first appeared at ProPublica. County Council: Five at-large seats, which are elected county-wide, will be decided. Former Security Specialist at Independent Wrestling. About two dozen mostly maskless friends and family members of Lynchs gathered outside the county courthouse in Easton to offer their support, braving the cold to mingle, sing the national anthem, pray and listen to his 15-minute speech. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Steve Bannon Drops F Bomb Defending Joseph McCarthy? A couple dozen parents and student set up shop Tuesday night under a pavilion at 26th Street Park in Northampton. . When I see criminals trying to take my rights and my beautiful children and everything they are going to do, youre going to have to take my life. "If it causes violence it's the person who does, they are responsible," he said. Lynch dismissed the group, saying, I wouldnt waste my time in giving any response to any of their garbage. Stephen also answers to Steve Lynch and Stephen F Lynch, and perhaps a couple of other names. There was an error processing your request. Democrat Lamont McClure won another term as Northampton County executive, thanks to a huge haul of mail-in ballots that put him out of the reach of firebrand Republican challenger Steve Lynch. I'm going to speak in front of the school board, and I'm giving them an option they can leave, or they can be removed. Speaking to a crowd at a political rally in Harrisburg, Lynch is seen in a video ranting about his opposition to school mask mandates and issuing the rally cry of: Make men men again!. Success! The county did not need to tap into its reserves to survive the 2008 Great Recession, and it hasnt had to during the economic fallout of the pandemic, he said. According to the Morning Call, Lynch regularly posts conspiracy theory theories on social media, which often mimics Trumps rhetoric that pushes the Big Lie of a stolen election. The Bethlehem Township attorney was a vocal critic of two administrations during a 10-year stint on county council before being elected executive in 2017. Thats what you do! Smell the coffee! Rather than take the L, . Chris Borick, the director of the Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion, agrees with McClure. Facebook gives people the power to. But the county delegation increased by one this year because of several factors, including higher Republican voter registration totals, said Lee Snover, who as Northampton County GOP chair oversaw the voter registration effort. I plan on giving a voice to people who are not OK with being told how they are going to live their lives. McClure, who voted against the 2015 tax hike as a member of county council, insisted his proposed cut is no gimmick. Whos ready for phase 2? Lynch said on the Facebook page. Even if McClures budget cut passes, history may be working on Lynchs side. Northampton Countys machines malfunctioned in 2019 due to errors by manufacturer ES&S. Florida Teacher Suspended For Telling Kids To Say Pledge On Sept. 11 Or 'Go To Your Home Country', Marge Wants A 'Safe Place' For Republican Racism, Jamie Raskin Brilliantly Hands Boebert's A** To Her UPDATED, Comer Fumes That President Bidens Dead Son Wasn't Prosecuted, FINALLY: Eli Lilly Caps Insulin Costs At $35 A Month, Missing The Point: Morning Joe Gets Student Debt Case All Wrong, Rep. Eric Swalwell Shows Us (Again) How To Embarrass GOP Liars, Pervez Agwan Is Battling Big Oil And $ Head-on, In Their Own Backyard, Dom Jones Is Determined To Ensure Basic Human Rights For All. They can leave or they can be removed.". Lets go! 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