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Fil-Am bet loses race for Pennsylvania State House seat

Filipino American Will Sylianteng fails to clinch a seat in the Pennsylvanie State House of Representatives as a representative of the 151st District or Montgomery County

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino American Will Sylianteng failed to clinch a seat in the Pennsylvanie State House of Representatives as a representative of the 151st District or Montgomery County.

Garnering a total of 4,185 votes or 40.9% of total votes, the Democrat lost to incumbent Representative Todd Stevens, who received 6,060 votes or 59.2%.

Sylianteng, a lawyer, is one of about 30 Filipino Americans vying for a seat in the 2012 US Elections. – Rappler.com

ALMOST. Lawyer Will Sylianteng failed to win a seat in the Pennsylvania State House. Photo from Will Sylianteng's official website.

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