Update: The SD-40 Dem conferees officially nominated Brown Thursday night. “I am honored to have the endorsement of the Allegheny & Butler County Democratic Committees. I look forward to working with them to ensure the residents of the 40th district have a senator who works hard to ensure our children have a good education, our economy is vibrant, and our most vulnerable citizens are represented,” said Brown. You can read a list of nice quotes from Dem elected officials at the bottom of this post. From the Allegheny Dems press release about Brown: Senator and Democratic Leader Jay Costa: