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Harrisburg mayor expected to announce write-in campaign decision

Harrisburg's mayor, Eric Papenfuse, may not be closing the door on making another run at keeping his current job.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Editor's note: The above video is from May 19.

The door may not be closed on Harrisburg's mayor Eric Papenfuse making another run at keeping his current job.

Papenfuse is expected to make a "major announcement" about Harrisburg's mayoral election next week.

In that announcement, it is expected that Papenfuse will announce a write-in campaign for this year's Nov. 2 General Election.

"For months now, I have been asked by past supporters and opponents alike to mount a write-in campaign for Mayor in the November 2 General Election," Papenfuse said via press release.

"Upon serious thought and reflection, I have a made a decision based on what I truly believe to be in the best interest of the City of Harrisburg and its residents. I look forward to discussing my future plans with you on Sept. 15."

Papenfuse lost the Democratic Primary by 45 votes to challenger Wanda Williams, who is seeking to become the city's second Black and female Mayor. 

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