In a press release to the media yesterday, Pottsville attorney Christopher Hobbs announced that he was seeking the Republican nomination for the 29th district senate seat vacated by the death of his father-in-law Jim Rhoades. Hobbs, son of former state Sen. Fred Hobbs, enters the race with the full support and resources of the Rhoades family and staff.
“I did not expect to be here today,” said Hobbs. “but the loss of my father-in-law has resulted in a need for a candidate that shares his commitment to the ideals that Jim Rhoades exhibited in his illustrious 28-year career serving our area, and I can make that commitment.”
Hobbs joins two other announced candidates in the race, Rep. David Argall (R-124) and attorney Gretchen Sterns.
