In re Nomination Petition of Benninghoff

ORDER

Kerry Benninghoff (Benninghoff) is an incumbent Republican state representative from the 171st Legislative District. In filing nominating petitions to have his name placed on the ballot for the April 27th Primary Election, Benninghoff failed to list a direct source of income from his current employment as a State Representative from the 171st Legislative District in Block 10 of his Statement of Financial Interest requiring that he list all “direct and indirect sources of income.” 65 Pa. C.S. § 1105(b)(5).

Benninghoff s right to have his name on the ballot was challenged by Paula F. Smith…