FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Elena Marwick Communications Director Landberger for Senate (412) 555-0197 press@landbergerforpa.com HARRISBURG, PA — December 18, 2025 — Nathan Clark Landberger, Democratic candidate for United States Senate, today responded to Senator Jim Alton’s latest public remarks addressing reporting on a past county development deal, saying the senator’s defiant tone has only deepened concerns about accountability and judgment. “Pennsylvanians are not asking for excuses. They are asking for reassurance,” Landberger said. “When legitimate questions are met with defiance instead of transparency, it sends the wrong message. Public service requires humility, accountability, and respect for the public’s trust.” Recent reporting by Keystone Ledger detailed how, during Alton’s tenure as county executive, his administration aggressively advanced a development deal involving a former employer. Months later, a close family member accepted a salaried position with the same company. While no lawbreaking has been alleged, ethics experts have cited the appearance of favoritism as troubling. Landberger emphasized that the issue is not legality, but judgment. “This is not about whether something was technically allowed in 2012,” Landberger said. “It is about whether leaders understand how their decisions look to the people they serve. When families are struggling and playing by the rules, they expect their leaders to do the same without blurred lines or insider advantages.” Landberger, a Navy helicopter pilot, former federal special prosecutor, and current member of the Pennsylvania State Assembly, said his career has been defined by accountability under pressure. “In uniform, in the courtroom, and in public office, I learned that leadership means owning decisions and earning trust,” he said. “Pennsylvania deserves a senator who understands that trust is not brushed aside. It is protected.” The campaign said it will continue to focus on restoring confidence in government by advocating transparency, ethical leadership, and policies that put working families first. For more information about Nathan Landberger’s campaign for U.S. Senate, visit https://landbergerforpa.com