Scott Thomas of Pottsville and Mary Beth Dougherty of Girardville have announced their intention to seek re-election to the Republican State Committee of Pennsylvania.

Dougherty was first elected in 2000, while Thomas began his term of service in 2008.The team was also elected as delegates to the Republican National Convention in 2012, representing the voters of the 17th Congressional District.Aside from leadership roles in the Republican Party, Thomas and Dougherty are both active in their respective communities.Thomas is a former member of the Pottsville Area School Board and Dougherty is a former member of Girardville Borough Council.The team is appreciative of support from voters in Schuylkill County and looks forward to representing them again for the next four years.Anyone who would like to volunteer for their campaign may contact them via email at

thomasdougherty4statecommittee@gmail.com.