Sorg Soars in Democratic Ambler Mayor Primary, DeRuosi Wins GOP Nod

Republicans in Ambler Borough see something they like in Democrat Frank DeRuosi.

"I won on the Republican ticket, on write-ins," said DeRuosi Tuesday night. "I guess I'm still in this race."

DeRuosi was battling fellow Democrat Jeanne Sorg for the sole chance to become mayor of Ambler. Current Mayor Bud Wahl did not seek re-election.

"People are torn," DeRuosi, a former teacher at Mattison Avenue Elementary, said. "Some in the borough want me, some want Jeanne. I'll see what my options are now."

Sorg was unofficially victorious in the three wards of Ambler Borough—garnering 309 votes to DeRuosi's 150, according to Montgomery County election results. Behind her, she had the endorsements and contributions from politicians like Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz, Montgomery County Commissioners Josh Shapiro and Leslie Richards, and her own husband, former State Rep. Rick Taylor.

Sorg was still awake at home late Tuesday, enjoying the night with family and friends. 

"I'm so happy and thrilled and thankful to the volunteers, and I'm thankful to voters that came out," she said. "It was very meaningful that they came out so heavily. I'm so grateful for them."

Sorg said she is not slowing down between now and November.

"I really believe if you want to serve the people, you talk to them. I've been doing it all along in the Primary and I will continue to talk to people to let them know my vision of Ambler," she said.