Thank You to the People of
Lancaster and York Counties!
 
Smucker Wins Republican Primary

Dear Friend,

Thank you.  Today, we accomplished something amazing.  I say amazing because only a few months ago I was a local businessman and elected official who had never thought about running for State Senate and tonight, we were victorious.

When I entered this race, I had ideas about what we need to do to make Harrisburg a better place for taxpayers.  Ideas about offering real property tax relief to homeowners, cutting spending to protect taxpayers, and getting government out of the way of job creators.

I had ideas about ways to make Lancaster and York Counties even better than they already are -- by preserving open space, revitalizing our city, towns and boroughs, and protecting the shared values of our people.

I had ideas about changing the way Harrisburg works -- to make it more open and transparent -- and make it work for the people it is supposed to: citizens.

Then I spent the time to meet voters across the 13th District and share my ideas.  Now, it is clear that the people of Lancaster and York Counties agreed with those ideas. 

Now though, we move on to the next step: winning in November and going to Harrisburg to put these ideas into action.

Today was only a first step...and I will not stop working until Election Day this Fall.  I hope I can count on your support again as we move forward.

I also hope I can count on the support of Paul Thibault, Steve McDonald, Bill Neff and the people who voted for them today.

All three of these men gave their time and effort for the same reason I did: because they believe there is a better way for Harrisburg that will help taxpayers and citizens.

All three of these men ran spirited campaigns and showed that our democracy is alive and wll.

All three of these men deserve our respect and thanks, and I offer them mine.

The things that unite us...and the things that all four candidates agree upon...are much greater than anything that can divide us.  Now I ask you to join me, Paul, Steve and Bill in moving our ideas forward -- forward to victory in November.

Most important, this victory is not mine.

It belongs to the people of Lancaster and York Counties who took the time to find out about the candidates and our ideas, and then go to the polls to vote.

It belongs to the volunteers who took time out of their busy lives to stuff envelopes, make phone calls, talk to their neighbors and more.

It belongs to the elected officials and community members who had the courage to step forward and endorse me -- an outsider -- in this important race.

It belongs to Senator Armstrong -- who provides the benchmark by which honest and effective public service in the 13th District will always be measured.

And this victory belongs to my family -- Cindy and our three wonderful children -- who stood by my side throughout this campaign and dealt strongly with the stress of a busy campaign schedule that required early mornings, full days and long nights.

Tonight, we achieved a small victory for ourselves.  This fall, we can achieve a great victory for the people of Lancaster and York Counties.

Thank you again!