Zach Berger

When it comes to municipal elections, things can be a little murky. Party politics don’t translate as clearly on a local level as they do on a national scale, so what does a strong Democratic win in the borough, county, and even the state mean for you?

It was a near sweep for the Democrats in the two big races for State College residents: the borough council and the county commissioners. As for the rest of the county and state positions on the ballot, it was a similarly blue-heavy Election Day.

Whether you’re well-versed in the 2015 election and want a quick refresher or need to do some last-minute cramming before heading into the booth, we have you covered with our comprehensive election guide.

In the fourth edition of our series profiling the candidates for State College borough council, we talked with David J. Brown, another newcomer in the borough political scene. We spoke about his decision to run, the major issues facing the borough, and plenty more.