Voters in Allegheny County will help determine the makeup of the state House of Representatives. Democrat Dan Goughnour, Republican Chuck Davis and Libertarian Matt Mitta are on the ballot to replace former Representative Matt Gergely who suddenly passed away January 19. The 35th Legislative District is made up of 13 communities from Clairton and Duquesne, West Mifflin to White Oak. Representation at the state House of Representatives currently sits at 101 Democrats and 101 Republicans. Goughnour is a McKeesport Police Officer and member of the school board. Davis is a volunteer firefighter from White Oak and member of the White Oak Borough Council. White Oak resident Adam Kitta works for the Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services of Western Pennsylvania. Polls for the Special Election open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. This seat is for Gergely’s unexpired term that expires at the end of the year.