John Perzel ousted after 32 years in PA House

Former Pennsylvania Speaker of the House John Perzel, under indictment for corruption charges, has lost his bid for re-election in the 172nd Dist.

From The Associated Press:

Republican Perzel lost Tuesday to Democrat Kevin Boyle, whose brother Brendan also represents a Philadelphia district in the Legislature.

Perzel's loss is a setback for Republicans hoping to reclaim majority control of the House after four years in the minority. Democrats currently hold the chamber, 104 seats to 99.

Perzel is awaiting trial on public-corruption criminal charges for allegedly diverting taxpayer resources for campaigning.