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<p>MILL HALL &#8212; Republican Jessica Bowman-Hosley, described as a longtime conservative leader, has announced her candidacy in the 12th Congressional District.</p><p>Hosley is seeking the seat held by Rep. Tom Marino, R-Lycoming Township, who is retiring, citing health reasons.</p><p>&#8220;My parents taught me the importance of public service and raising my three children has showed me that we need leaders in Washington who are not afraid to take a stand for what is right today and for our future generations,&#8221; Hosley said in an emailed news release. &#8220;I am a lifelong resident of the 12th congressional district, I love our communities, and I am committed to fighting for our north-central Pennsylvania values each and every day in Congress.&#8221;</p><p>Hosley said she has been endorsed by former Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Senator and two-time presidential candidate Rick Santorum and President Donald Trump&#8217;s Pennsylvania Campaign Chairman David Urban.</p><p>A special election will be held in conjunction with Pennsylvania&#8217;s May 21 primary.</p><p>Hosley is the second Clinton County Republican to enter the race and seventh Republican seeking the seat. The GOP&#8217;s nomination will be made at a convention of party delegates in Williamsport on Saturday, March 2.</p><p>The nominee chosen will oppose Marc Friedenberg, a Democrat nominee from State College, the only Democrat to submit his name for consideration. Friedenberg, a Penn State faculty member, was defeated by Marino in November.</p><p>Hosley is a lifelong resident of the 12th Congressional District. Raised in a conservative, Christian home in Potter County, she said she knows the importance of fighting for faith, family and the freedoms protected by the Constitution.</p><p>Hosley earned a Bachelor&#8217;s degree at Lock Haven University and both a Masters and Doctorate degree at Penn State University. After teaching in a local school district, she joined the faculty of her Alma mater, Lock Haven University.</p><style>
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<div class="metaInfo"><subheadMeta>Seat now held by retiring Rep. Marino</subheadMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Bill O&#8217;Boyle</p><p>boboyle@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><shirttailMeta><p>Reach Bill O&#8217;Boyle at 570-991-6118 or on Twitter @TLBillOBoyle.</p></shirttailMeta></div>

Bowman-Hosley announces run in 12th Congressional District