Luke's Got Another Opponent

From Chris Potter:

Franco Harris' son, Dok Harris, is apparently running for mayor -- as an independent in the general election. We first noted these rumors last week, when Harris promised an update. And the Harris Web site was updated this morning. In it, he pledges to a mount "an inclusive and open campaign" and to "adhere to strict campaign contribution limits" though he doesn't specify what those limits will be.

More details as they come in.

Some details from the P-G:

Franco Dok Harris, the 29-year-old son of Steelers Hall of Famer Franco Harris, announced plans today to run for mayor of Pittsburgh.

The Shadyside resident will not compete against Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and others in the May 19 Democratic primary, but rather as an independent in November. It will be his first run for office.

And from Tim McNulty:

It seemed like a hoax when word began leaking last week, but it's actually for real: Franco Dok Harris, the 29-year-old son of the Steelers Hall of Famer, plans to run for Pittsburgh's mayor. Here's my story on the P-G's Breaking News site.

The Sewickley native, who currently lives in Shadyside, is registered as an independent and would run against the Democratic and Republican nominees in November. He decided to officially announce today after last week's Internet speculation, which included goofy changes to his dad's Wikipedia entry, including this one: "Additionally, Dok does not always brush his teeth before leaving the house."

Should he go up against incumbent and fellow 29-year-old Luke Ravenstahl, it would provide an interesting counterpoint to the famously Steelers-obsessed mayor, who even today, at his own reelection announcement on Grant Street, had all his election materials printed in black and gold. Unlike Ravenstahl, who played football in high school and college, Harris, who goes by "Dok" to differentiate himself from his dad, didn't play the game. He was on the tennis and wrestling teams.

I am assuming Dok DOES brush his teeth before leaving the house.

Here's the official website.