Vicky Woodard, chair of the Moore Township Democratic Association, was all smiles Oct. 11 as she introduced four candidates up for election Nov. 6.

It was a full house at the Blue Mountain Woodworking Inc. banquet hall when candidates Susan Wild, 7th U.S. Congressional District; Tarah Probst, Pennsylvania State Senate 40th District; Dean Donaher, Pennsylvania State House 138th District; and Jason Ruff, Pennsylvania State House 183rd District, were introduced.

Each candidate presented for 15 minutes and then took questions.

In response to a question, Wild talked about the need to strengthen the Affordable Care Act by adding a public option and the need to strengthen Medicare. She said she also wants to see dramatic tuition payment reform for young people going to college and technical school. Wild emphasized the need for change in Washington and the need for cooperation across the aisle.

The three Pennsylvania State candidates focused on property tax reform, taxing Marcellus Shale and improving the state’s environment. All three promised to provide solid constituent service.

The night concluded with Woodard signing up attendees to knock on doors, work phone banks and provide a presence at the four Moore Township voting precincts on Election Day, Nov. 6.