Allentown mayor race: Council members line up to challenge Matt Tuerk in 2025 election

Allentown mayor race: Council members line up to challenge Matt Tuerk in 2025 election

The Allentown 2025 mayor’s race is already shaping up to be competitive, as at least two candidates say they plan to challenge Mayor Matt Tuerk, who is running for reelection. Tuerk will formally announce his campaign Thursday evening. Two members of City Council have announced that they will challenge him in the Democratic primary. Allentown, a majority Democratic city, has not had a Republican mayor since 2002, so the race is likely to be deci…