Tallman, 18, wants to become GOP convention delegate

HONESDALE — Jonathan T. Talllman of Honesdale, Pennsylvania announced his candidacy for a position as a delegate to the Republican National Convention being held Sept. 1-4 in St. Paul Minnesota. Jonathan is an eighteen year old conservative Republican who proudly represents the values of the 10th Congressional District Republicans. “I would be deeply honored to serve the Republican Party of Pennsylvania and the Republicans of the 10th Congressional District at our party’s convention in September,” said Jonathan. “This year, it is absolutely crucial that we win the White House. The convention will give our party the opportunity to nominate the Republican who best represents our values as established in the party platform.” Delegates to the convention officially nominate the Republican candidate. Delegates are also responsible for crafting the party platform that the party will follow for the next four years. Pennsylvania is awarded 74 delegates to the convention, four of which are elected from the 10th Congressional District. Tallman will be third on the Apr. 22 primary ballot. On deciding to run for the position he said, “I believe that I can strongly represent the conservative principles we so greatly cherish here in the 10th District. At the convention, it will be crucial that we have conservative delegates who will proudly nominate the candidate that has the conservative credentials and leadership that Americans are looking for in a president.” Tallman is a senior at Honesdale High School. He is president of the Healthy Alcohol-Free Teens and the Community Foundation. He has been the president of his class for three years. Jonathan enjoys staying active in his community, both volunteering in the two community organizations he leads, as well as staying politically active in local elections. Jonathan said, “I would appreciate the support of the Republicans that comprise the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania. This is a crucial presidential election year, and I would proudly carry the Pennsylvania Republican Party’s mantel into the convention in September.”