Winarski (D) fends off challengers to stay on Erie County Council; Wertz (D), Bayle (R) get party nods
Erie County Councilman Jim Winarski, a Democrat whose tendency to align with Republicans has led to party criticism, staved off an array of Democratic challengers in the May 20 municipal primary election.
Winarski, who's seeking his second, four-year term on council's 4th District seat, defeated Democratic opponents Michael Keys, Marcus Jacobs, Carl Anderson and Kevin Pastewka.
By 11:25 p.m., Winarski received 1,218 votes, or 28.71% of a total 4,243 votes. Keys received 1,044 votes; Jacobs received 681 votes; Carl Anderson received 654 votes; and Pastewka received 637 votes; according to final unofficial vote totals the Erie County Elections and Voter Registration Office.
No Republican ran for the seat in the May 20 primary.
https://www.goerie.com/story/news/politics/elections/2025/05/21/primary-election-results-erie-county-council-pa/83745058007/