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Brian Fitzpatrick sues county commissioner over election recusal controversy

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Downs, J. A. (2026, October 29). Brian Fitzpatrick sues county commissioner over election recusal controversy. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/congressional/4783908/brian-fitzpatrick-sues-county-commissioner-election-recusal-controversy/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-10-29 · by James A. Downs

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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick has sued Bucks County Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia for not recusing herself from the county’s board of elections as requested by him. The congressman asked Commissioner Ellis-Marseglia to step down by Wednesday afternoon, citing a conflict of interest due to an upcoming election where he is facing off against fellow commissioner Bob Harvie.
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) filed legal action against Bucks County Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia after she failed to recuse herself from the county’s board of elections by Wednesday afternoon, as requested by Fitzpatrick the previous day. Fitzpatrick, who is in a competitive race for his congressional seat against Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie, sought to remove Ellis-Marseglia from election-related activities due to a potential conflict of interest. The congressman's move reflects ongoing tensions and controversies surrounding election integrity and transparency in Bucks County.

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Bucks County GPE · 2× Bob Harvie PERSON · 1× Brian Fitzpatrick PERSON · 1× Diane Ellis-Marseglia PERSON · 1× Ellis-Marseglia PERSON · 1× Fitzpatrick PERSON · 1×

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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) filed a lawsuit against Bucks County Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia after she did not recuse herself from the county’s board of elections by Wednesday afternoon, per the request of the congressman.
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) filed a lawsuit against Bucks County Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia after she did not recuse herself from the county’s board of elections by Wednesday afternoon, per the request of the congressman. asserted
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Fitzpatrick, who is in a tight race against Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie, initially wrote to Ellis-Marseglia on Tuesday requesting she step away from election proceedings. asserted
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