Commissioner to endorse Donald J. Trump for President in March of 2016, has been endorsed by the Trump campaign as a write-in candidate for Alternate Delegate to the Republican National Convention.
As a write-in candidate, Doug McLinko’s name will not appear on the ballot. Voters will need to mark the write-in option on the ballot & add his name.
In the 12th Congressional District, the endorsed candidates for Delegate are Tina Pickett, Krystle Bristol, and Mark Harris. The endorsed candidates for Alternate Delegate are Mary J. Hayes, Irene Harris, and Doug McLinko as a write-in.
In announcing the endorsement, Bill Stepien, Trump 2020 Senior Political Advisor stated “As Pennsylvanians prepare for the presidential primary election on June 2, 2020, we ask Republicans to support this slate of President Trump’s most dedicated, outspoken advocates.” Stepien continued “We are confident these individuals will faithfully execute their duties at the convention and rightfully uphold President Trump’s America First policies.”
McLinko released the following statement:
“As an early supporter of Donald Trump for President, I am humbled to have the endorsement of the Trump-Pence 2020 campaign for my write-in. Donald Trump is immune to the influence of big-money donors, has shown time and again that he is ready to lead on the critical issues we face, and has the strength, toughness, and independence to follow through on his plans. I am proud to have the endorsement of his campaign and I ask that every Trump-supporting Republican write me in for Alternate delegate.”