Delaware County is no stranger to politics, so it’s not surprising that some of our own would end up on the 2020 presidential campaign trail.

Meet Tim Murtaugh, the second of our Delco residents who turned political operative, as reported by Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Murtaugh, 50, is director of communications of “Trump for President.”

He’s a graduate of Ridley High School and Temple University, Class of 1991.

“My father was very active in local politics and was an elected official in Delaware County, so when I became a reporter, I gravitated toward political coverage,” he said. “It wasn’t long before I joined the campaign side. I have always been a conservative.”

In his role, he understands the importance of appealing to Pennsylvania voters.

“President Trump’s own instincts are dead-on,” he said.  The best way to attract state voters is to remind them of an improved economy, with historically low unemployment and increasing wages.

His most memorable campaign moment was meeting supporters who had slept outside for two nights—through bad thunderstorms—to secure spots close to the stage at Trump’s kickoff rally.

Learn more about Tim Murtaugh and other locals who are part of the presidential candidate campaigns here.

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