Phillip Avillo

Phillip Avillo was the Democratic candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 19th Congressional District (map) of Pennsylvania. He was the Democratic nominee to challenge incumbent Rep. Todd Platts (R-Pa.). The primary took place on April 22, 2008, and Avillo captured his party's nomination. Avillo lost to Platts in the November general election.

2008 elections
Avillo was the Democratic nominee to challenge Rep. Todd Platts (R-Pa.) in the 2008 congressional elections, but lost to Platts in the November general election.

Committees
Avillo will be assigned committees if and when he is elected to Congress.

Related SourceWatch articles

 * 2008 U.S. congressional elections
 * 2008 U.S. congressional election dates
 * Portal:Pennsylvania and the U.S. Congress

External resources

 * 2008 Race Tracker page on Pennsylvania’s 19th Congressional District
 * Official Avillo for Congress Website