and the only name you'll see on the ballot is that of a republican, lucinda little. the republican party released a statement earlier this month saying little would be a strong voice in harrisburg and she has the character they look for in elected officials. meanwhile residents and volunteers say they feel it is going to take someone from this community to represent their community. >> unless you've been here, unless you've lived here -- with ch cheri, they're going to hear it. we're here to make sure she'll make it. >> reporter: school is still in session here, which is the majority of the traffic here. 64,000 voters in this district. more than 50% of those are latino. it will up to them to decide who takes that vacant seat. reporting live now in north philadelphia, i'm pamela osborne. nbc10 news. >>> philadelphia police are investigating a deadly shooting in albany this morning. a 23-year-old man was shot at point blank range on north 4th street. there's no suspect description. police say the man lived in the area. >>> an argument turned physical on a septa bus ove

lucinda little is the only candidate on the ballot. first they endivorced a candidate sought side of the district and then he didn't make the deadline and they put stamps out with his name. >> a write-in stamp. >> a stamp, there you go. vazquez says if elects his focus will but on education and reentry program for people coming out of prison. >> coming out and making sure they get a good job it's about job job job. >> little hopes that voters will see after decaded of democrats the advance of having a representative in the majority. >> our homeless are neglected and an opioid epidemic. our voices will be heard with the republican majority. >> and sherry, today at the green party headquarters, blasting democrats for literature that compares her to donald trump. >> don't believe the rumors that are told at the different polls that some how my vote is not going to be counted and nobody has to vote for me any longer, these are all lies. >> there were a lot of rumors and misunderstandings flying around polls today. it was a special election

republican lucinda little received 7 percent of the vote s but write in candidates received 93 percent. we won't know who won the election for a while because it takes, longer to count write in results, and 85 percent of the voters in pennsylvania's 197th district are registered democrats. >>> the president is giving g.o.p. lawmakers an ultimatum support a bill to repeal obama care or lose your seats. president trump warned the group they will lose their majorities in congress if they don't pass the health care bill. mr. trump spoke to g.o.p. leaders at a private meeting on capitol hill yesterday. he warned many currently holding seats would lose their spots, if this effort fails. >> these are the conservative solutions, we campaigned on. we are keeping our promise. >> stand with our president, and vote to end this obama care nightmare once and for all. >> some conservative is still were not completely sold on the idea, president reportedly singled outlaw makers who opposed the bill. mr. trump told a representative from north carolina quote i'm going to come after you. >>> now for firs

voters heading to the polls today for special election to fill 197th district vacant seat, republicans lucinda little is loan candidate on that ballot. court ruled fredrick ramirez was not eligible because he did not live in the north philadelphia district. democratic party said it will attempt a write in campaign for a replacement candidates. former state legislative leslie acosta6 months after pleading to a federal embezzlement charge. >>> time is 4:11. we need to tell but a security crackdown. >> coming up next on "good day philadelphia" electronic restrictions beginning on certain air liners bound for the u.s. >>> and, four legged family members go missing, a local couple says they were dog napped, how a good samaritan is stepping into reunite these german shepherd with their owners. >> who with steel a german shepherd, seriously. >> no way. 4:11. we will go for a ride looking good on route 202. rolling through chester county but a new project is coming our way between boot road and route 130. lets open up that front door and say good morning to the ben franklin parkway. we are looking liv

america's top military commander denies that the rules for avoiding such incidents have been lucinda.. commander also says that isis may have used innocent victims as human shields. the building may have been rigged with explosives. hillary clinton returning to the spotlight, former presidential candidate delivering a fiery speech in san francisco to a group of businesswomen. she has kept a relatively low profile since her defeat in the presidential election. of the former first lady attacked the trump administration on several issues, including a lack of gender diversity in the cabinet. she also pointed a finger at silicon valley and urged women to fight for their rights. u.s. women's hockey team celebrating a major victory off the ice. they've agreed to a four-year deal with usa hockey that ends a paid a dispute and this new contract is said to be worth at least $3,000 per player per month. back to "red eye." for your latest headlines, log on to foxnews.com. ♪ >> tom: polish blogger built a set and hired an ellen impersonator trying to trick people into thinking he appeared on the s

in the largely democratic north philadelphia district, the only candidate on the ballot republican lucindae had 198 vote. the other 2,483 went to write in candidate including democrat emilio vazquez, and green party ten i uncola. tim dooling says winner won't be declared until friday at the earliest, former state representative leslie ocosta stepped down in january after pleading guilty to federal em embezzelment charge. >>> local student suing his school district. controversial policy change that led to the lawsuit. >> what would you do if you was in my situation? i'm stuck. i'm stuck. >> tough one here. chester city mom in a bad situation. why she feels she has no way out. >> a chester city homeowner said she is destraut to sell her place that's makes a mockery of the promises made when she first moved to the sit. >> i she was among more than 40, first time home buyers who bought houses in the welling ton height neighborhood. city officials $ to new soccer stadium, casino nearby, to claim the crime ravaged city was on it way back. but gunfire near her home has left her place pock marked

the only candidate on the ballot republican lucinda little, 198 votes. the other 22,084 votes went to write in candidate, including vas questions, and cherry hung he will, says winner won't be declared until friday at the earliest, former state representative, leslie ocosta stepped down in february after pleading guilty to federal embezzlement charge. >>> same teen charged with assaulting a police officer now charged with a robbery on sunday, officers say the 17 year old beat up an employee at 7-eleven on the 3200 block of byberry road. but it didn't end up taking anything from that location, then just yesterday, police say, that person body slammed an officer, also in the northeast, the officer is expected to recover. >>> the rone police are warning parent about a message your kids may be getting on their iphone. clearasil rapid action begins working fast for clearly visible results in as little as 12 hours. wow! but what other teen problems can it fix fast? will clearasil act fast to help this teen concentrate on his math test? darn! it only worked on

in the largely democratic north philadelphia district, the only candidate on the ballot republican lucinda198 votes. other 2,483 votes went to write in canned candidates, deputy city commissioner tim dooling says winner won't be delayed until friday at the earliest, former state rep leslie stepped down in january after pleading guilty to a federal embezzlement charge. >> we told you about the story earlier in the week, same teen charged with assaulting a police officer now charged with a robbery. on sunday, officers say, a 17 year old beat up an employee at a 7-eleven, the one on the 3200 block of byberry road. but did he not end up taking anything from that location. and then just yesterday, police say, he body slammed an officer in the northeast, that officer is expected to recover. >> it is 5:40. so we have this sort of question for you. oh, ya, who let the dogs out? who what is the best breed? who is america's top dog? >> take your guesses, but first, sean bell. >> coming up in sports in a minute, flowers had golden opportunity to get closer to that final wild-card spot in the eastern

republican lucinda little is on the ballot.er democratic challenger's name was removed after a judge ruled he didn't live in the district. some voters say they'll write in democrat emilio vazquez or glean party candidate. the seat has been open since leslie acosta resigned after pleading guilty to embezzlement charges. today residents says their frustration from the lack -- they're frustrated about the lack of support the area gets from harrisburg. >> people not doing anything for homeless, the addicted, they aren't doing anything. they bypass it all. >> volunteers are going door to door to encourage voters to show up. the polls close at 8:00 tonight. >>> comedian joe piscopo won't run for new jersey governor but he says he's more serious than ever as running as an independent. his potential candidacy to replace chris christie has been a constant question mark. if piscopo runs he'll be the 15 candidate to declare. that primary is set for june 6th. >>> testimony is under way for graeme spanyar is facing several charges including

thought the worst class trip ever was hilarious, what was that first of all and then she goes on, lucindarite a kids' book? >> the other one is called the worst night ever. both middle school books that i wrote on my own for disney and the worst class trip ever, what inspired me to write it was when my daughter was in middle school, she went on a class trip and they had parent chaperons and i remember thinking, there's something wrong when an institution lets me be responsible for these children. things could get really bad, you know, idiot like me in a position of responsibility, so i came up with a plot where his kid goes to washington, d.c. on his class trip and as we say in the comedy high jinx and sue but one book to write and kids seemed to like it. >> and if we have another question from the audience here? there's a gentleman back here, go ahead, sir. >> not really a question, but your book guy to guy is favorite book, funniest book i have ever read in my life. >> thank you. >> i just want to talk about one thing in there, there's one section where the four guys got really, really

only republican lucinda little is on the ballot for a statehouse seat.nder awap. he's accused of mishandling child sex abuse complaints about jerry sandusky. the jury of seven women and five men was seated yesterday. >>> another update in 25 minutes. get the latest weather and news with the nbc10 app. ♪ >>> all right. here we go. mentalist, oz pearlman has amazed audiences with his magic of the mind. he's a favorite around here. we decided to bring him back to get inside our heads. he's going the make a march m madness prediction. >> i am. since i got the super bowl right and i guessed the patriots would win, everybody is asking me. you have to put it down. i made a march madness prediction. i want to go back in time. let's go back further. jamie, think back to high school. >> okay. >> why? >> awkward years for all of us. did you have a best friend in high school? >> yeah. >> here's the thing about best friends. most people keep in touch with them. let's step it up. go to something deeper, more impossible. think about secret crush from high school, kind