Pottsville, PA-- Two Schuylkill County candidates have been elected to serve the 17th congressional district at the republican national convention. Mary Beth Dougherty and Scott Thomas, were the top 2 candidates elected from a large selection in Tuesday's primary. Not only were they successful in capturing the delegate position, but they also won spots as alternate delegate.

"Thank you to the republican voters of the 17th congressional district. I look forward to this opportunity and appreciate your support," Thomas said late Tuesday night.

Mary Beth Dougherty, Republican .......... 10,342 votes 12.8%

Scott R. Thomas, Republican .......... 7,597 votes 9.4%

Anthony M. Antonello, Republican .......... 7,377 votes 9.1%

Trent Miller, Republican .......... 6,302 votes 7.8%

Daniel L. Daub, Republican .......... 6,290 votes 7.8%

Gretchen D. Sterns, Republican .......... 5,985 votes 7.4%

Robert Kerr, Republican .......... 5,929 votes 7.3%

John Manko, Republican .......... 5,301 votes 6.5%

Rose Ann Gaetano, Republican .......... 5,131 votes 6.3%

Charlie Spano, Republican .......... 5,042 votes 6.2%

Maria Montero, Republican .......... 4,787 votes 5.9%

Tricia J. Mezzacappa, Republican .......... 2,795 votes 3.5%

Eltgad S. Roces, Republican .......... 1,465 votes 1.8%