PENNSYLVANIANS FOR EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT

Guidebook to New Elected Officials 2006

November 13, 2006

© Copyright 2006 Pennsylvanians for Effective Government

Table of Contents

U.S. Senate New Members 3

U.S. House New Members 5

Pennsylvania State Senate New Members 8

Pennsylvania State House New Members 12

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U.S. SENATE New Member

3 Bob Casey Jr. - Democrat U.S. Senate Residence: Scranton, PA Marital Status: Married to Terese Previous Occupation: 5th Grade Teacher, Inner City , Jesuit Volunteer Corps; Lawyer Prev. Political Exp.: Elected Auditor General in 1996 and re-elected in 2000; Ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for governor in 2002; Elected State Treasurer in 2004 Education: BA from The College of the Holy Cross in 1982, J.D. from Catholic University in 1988 Birthdate: April 13, 1960 Birthplace: Scranton, PA Religion: Catholic Other: Casey is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Beacon Mailing: Award from the Pennsylvania Child Care Association and the Spirit of Dr. P.O. Box 22469 Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Award from the Interdenominational Philadelphia, PA 19110 Ministers Conference. He has also been one of the state’s most outspoken advocates for affordable health insurance and better working 215 567- 4190 conditions, training and pay for nurses and nurses’ aides. [email protected] Election Victory: 58.7% - 41.3% Opponent: www.bobcasey.com Incumbent: Rick Santorum (R)

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U.S. HOUSE New Members

5 - Democrat U.S. House - PA District 4 Residence: North Hills Marital Status: Married Prev. Occupation: Healthcare Executive, Former Congressional Staffer. Prev. Political Experience: Legislative Assistant in the Capitol Hill office of U.S. Congressman of , active participant in the congressional debate on health care reform, helping to draft several major legislative initiatives in both the Democratic and Republican-led House of Representatives Education: Masters in Health Administration from George Washington University; B.S. in Political Science from . Age: 37 Birthplace: Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania Other: He has served on many national professional boards, including the American Hospital Association’s Health Systems Advisory Board. He was a Government Relations Representative for the Association of 950 Street American Medical Colleges and a member of the Advisory Board of the Springdale, PA 15042 National Center for Early Defibrillation. He serves on the Legislative Committees for both the Allegheny Valley and the Northern Allegheny Mailing: Chambers of Commerce, and has been active with the League of Women P.O. Box 1776 Voters of Greater Pittsburgh, where he serves as a member of the Freedom, PA 15042 Selection Committee for the League's annual Good Government Award. He was also co-chair of the League's 2003 Clean Campaign Committee, 724-274-1776 which issued public reports regarding the race for Allegheny County Executive. He is the only person to be named president of both the [email protected] Northern Allegheny Lions Club and the McCandless Rotary Club. www.jasonaltmire.com Election Victory: 51.9% - 48.1% Opponent: Melissa Hart Incumbent: Melissa Hart (R)

Joe Sestak - Democrat U.S. House - PA District 7 Marital Status: Married to the former Susan L. Clark Previous Occupation: Naval service almost 31 years, leaving with rank of Vice Admiral Prev. Political Exp.: Served in the Office of the President of the as the Director for Defense Policy on the National Security Council staff at the White House, where he was responsible for national security and defense strategy, policies, programs, interagency and congressional coordination and regional political/military advice. Education: Graduated from Cardinal O’Hara High School, graduated U.S. Naval Academy (1974) with a Bachelor of Science degree; Between tours at sea, Joe earned a master's degree in Public Administration and a Ph.D. in Political Economy and Government from Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. Other: Served six sea tours with units of the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets 428 East Baltimore Pike during which he made seven deployments to Europe, the Persian Gulf Media, PA 19063 and the western and South Pacific; served on the Joint Staff in the Force Structure Resources and Assessment Directorate; Director of the Navy Mailing: Quadrennial Defense Review; first Director of the Navy Operations Group P.O. Box 16 (Deep Blue) following 9/11; served as Director, Assessment Division / Media, PA 19063 Capability Analysis Group

610-891-8956 Election Victory: 56.4% - 43.6% Opponent: [email protected] Incumbent: Curt Weldon (R) www.sestakforcongress.com

6 Patrick Murphy - Democrat U.S. House - PA District 8 Previous Occupations: veteran, former West Point professor, practices law at Cozen O’Connor Prev. Political Exp.: Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, Harrisburg Civil Law Clinic, legislative aide to Representative Thomas Tangretti Education: Bucks County Community College in 1991, King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, graduating with a double major, Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg Birthplace: Northeast Philadelphia Other: He is active in various organizations including his local

parish, St. Martin of Tours, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, King’s 7500 Bristol Pike College, the Bucks County Veterans Committee, the Ancient Levittown, PA 19057 Order of Hibernians, and the AmeriCorps program City Year.

Election Victory: 50.3% - 49.7% Mailing: Opponent: P.O. Box 868 Incumbent: Mike Fitzpatrick (R) Levittown, PA 19058

215-547-5211 [email protected] www.murphy06.com

Chris Carney - Democrat U.S. House - PA District 10 Residence: Dimock, Pa Marital Status: Married to Jennifer Previous Occupation: Lt. Commander Naval Reserves, Senior Terrorism and Intelligence Advisor at the Pentagon , Penn State Associate Professor of Political Science Education: Graduated in 1981 from Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa where he double majored in Environmental Science and U.S. Diplomatic History, graduate work at University of Wyoming Birthplace: Rural Iowa, near Cedar Rapids

Election Victory: 53% - 47% Opponent: Incumbent: Don Sherwood (R)

P.O. Box A Clarks Summit, PA 18411 570-587-4723 [email protected] www.carneyforcongress.com

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8 Chuck McIlhinney - Republican Pennsylvania Senate District 10 Marital Status: Married to Jennifer Birth date: 05/19/1967 Home City: Plumstead Township, PA Education: Lasalle College High School, 1985; Bryant College, Smithfield, RI, B.S. in Finance, 1989; University of Phoenix, MBA, Technology Management 1996 to date Professional Experience: Director, Bucks County Office of Employment and Training Political Experience: Representative, Pennsylvania House of Representatives (1998-present); Won Special Election, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, February 17, 1998; Councilmember, Doylestown Borough Council (1994-1996) Committees: Environmental Resources and Energy, Liquor Control, Urban Affairs P.O. Box 2014 Doylestown, PA 18901 Election Victory: 51.5% - 48.5% Opponent: Chris Serpico 215-348-2566 Incumbent: Joe Conti (R) [email protected] www.mcilhinney.com

Lisa Baker - Republican Pennsylvania Senate District 20 Prev. Political Experience: Directed 15 agencies under the governor’s jurisdiction and coordinated program planning and policy development; Assisted in the preparation and implementation of the Commonwealth’s annual budget; Managed personnel and operations of the Governor’s four regional offices; Gubernatorial liaison for northeastern and north central Pennsylvania Regional advisor for community and economic development projects; Managed legislative and constituent services; Evaluated potential impacts of proposed legislation and regulations for Senate leadership Community Service: 2004 Community Campaign Chair, United Way of Wyoming Valley ; Former Trustee, Shippensburg University; Past Member, Leadership Wilkes-Barre Board of Directors; Past Member, Victims; Resource Center Board of Directors ; Member, Greater Wyoming Valley Leadership Forum Committee; 27 Dallas Shopping Center Annual Presenter, Rotary International Camp for High School Girls Dallas, PA 18612 Other: Republican Committeewoman, Lehman Township, Luzerne County, 1988 to present; 570-674-1550 Volunteer, Bush-Cheney Campaign, 2000 and 2004; Volunteer, Delegate- Caucus Operations, Republican National Convention, 2000; Northeastern [email protected] Pennsylvania Coordinator, for Governor, 1994; Treasurer, Friends of Senator Lemmond Committee, 1990 to 1995; Secr., www.bakerforsenate.com Fifth District, Luzerne County Republican Committee, 1988 to 1991

Election Victory: 59.2% - 40.8% Opponent: Robert McNamara Incumbent: Charles Lemmond (R)

9 John Eichelberger - Republican Pennsylvania Senate District 30

Residence: Duncansville, PA Marital Status: Married to Charlotte, one son, John Previous Occupation: President, Complete Insurance Services Incorporated (2001-present) -- Insurance Agent Prev. Political Exp.: Blair County Commissioner (3 terms); Chair, Blair County Republican Committee (1996-2002); Republican State Committeeman (1982-1996) Education: BA, Pennsylvania State University, 1985 Birthdate: September 1, 1958 Birthplace: Altoona, PA Religion: Church of the Brethren Other: Member, NRA; Member, Cove Community Band; Board Member, P.O. Box 643 Penn State Altoona Alumni Society; Member, Blair Countians for Drug Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 Free Communities Coalition; Board Member, Habitat for Humanity, Blair County; Member, The Arc of Blair County 814-317-1753 www.ilikeeich.com Election Victory: 62.8% - 37.3% Opponent: Greg Morris Incumbent: Robert C. Jubelirer (R)

Michael Brubaker - Republican Pennsylvania Senate District 36 Marital Status: Married Occupation: Current and founding Executive Director of US Landcare, a Washington DC based non-profit focused on encouraging community conservation activities; the founder and current Managing Director of the Agricultural Issues Forum, an organization devoted to improving the communication and networking functions of agricultural leaders; as well as Executive Director of the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania, a producer-led organization Political Experience: Served ten years as an elected official on the Warwick Township Board of Supervisors Education: Graduate of West Virginia University with a Bachelor's degree in agronomy; also a graduate of the Pennsylvania Rural Leadership Program as well as the Excellence in Speaking Institute 8 North Sturgis Lane Community Leadership/Involvement: Active member of the Lititz, PA 17543 Susquehanna River Basin Commission's Agricultural Advisory Committee; current board member on the Foundation for Environmental 717-627-0662 Agriculture Education; member of the Philadelphia Society for the Promotion of Agriculture, the Bennett Roundtable, and the Farm [email protected] Foundation; serves on the board of The American Agriculturalist Foundation; sits on the Alternative Energy Advisory Board to the www.brubakerforsenate.com Governor of Pennsylvania; member of the Penn State University Agricultural Advisory Council; served as chairman of the board of his local church; advisor to the Ephrata Young Farmers Association; serves as Chair of the Ephrata Education Foundation Other: Was the founder, former owner, and President of Brubaker Consulting Group, Inc., which he grew into the fifth-largest agricultural consulting company in the United States

Election Victory: 65.6% Opponent: Jason Leisey Incumbent: Noah Wenger (R)

10 Michael Folmer - Republican Pennsylvania Senate District 48

Residence: Lebanon, PA Marital Status: Married to Sheila; 2 grown children, Michael and Elizabeth Previous Occupation: Sales Representative, Henise Tire Service Prev. Political Exp.: Director of Public Safety, Lebanon City Council (1986-1988) Education: BA, History, Grace College, Winona Lake, IN Birthdate: January 2,1956 Birthplace: Lebanon, PA Religion: Presbyterian Other: Founding member of the Constitutional Organization of Lebanon

Election Victory: 63.3% - 36.7% P.O. Box 804 Opponent: John Liss Jonestown, PA 17038 Incumbent: David J. Brightbill (R)

717-865-0120 [email protected] www.citizenmike.com

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12 - Democrat Pennsylvania House District 01 Residence: Erie Marital Status: Married to Michelle Occupation: UPS Driver since 1983 Political Experience: served as Judge of Elections in Erie's 6th ward, 4th District for five years; for the past 15 years, served as a Democratic Committeeman from his district Education: Graduated from Technical Memorial High School in 1982 with a technical certificate in Electricity/ Electronics; studied Political Science/Pre-Law at Mercyhurst College from 1983 to 1984 and Business/Political Science at Penn State Behrend from 1984 through 1987 Age: 42 Community Service and Leadership: Founded the "Reservoir Dogs" 2665 Schley Street neighborhood crime watch program; 15 year Eucharistic minister; current Erie, PA 16508 member (6 years) and past president of the Sacred Heart School Board; 16 year member of the Northwest Pennsylvania Apartment Association; [email protected] 23 year member of the Teamsters union. [email protected] Election Victory: 75.2% - 24.8% www.patharkins.com Opponent: Christine Pontoriero Incumbent: Linda Bebko-Jones (D)

John Hornaman - Democrat Pennsylvania House District 03 Residence: 4837 Summer Street, Erie, Pennsylvania 16509 Marital Status: Married to JoAnne for 38 years, two grown and married daughters, three grandchildren Previous Occupation: Self employed painting contractor – operator of Creative Wall Finishes Prev. Political Exp.: Unsuccessful candidate for Erie County Council (2003) Education: BS-Economics, Gannon College (1970); Graduate-McDowell High School (1965) Birthdate: unknown – approximately 1947 Birthplace: unknown– not Erie Religion: unknown Other: Lieutenant-U.S. Army, 1 970-71 Served on Vestry of my church 4837 Summer Street for 12 years, currently head of Building and Grounds Committee. Served Erie, PA 16509 on Act 101 Solid Waste Committee of Erie County, 2005-06 [email protected] http://www.johnhornaman.org Election Victory: 48.7% - 48.2% Opponent: Matt Good Incumbent: Matt Goode (R)

13 - Republican Pennsylvania House District 06 Residence: East Mead Township Occupation: commercial underwriter at Erie Insurance Education: graduate of Maplewood High school and Gannon University Community Involvement: Volunteer Firefighter and EMT East Mead Volunteer Fire Department 1998 to present; Secretary and Vice President of East Mead Volunteer Fire Dept;Eagle Scout Boy Scout Troop 209 Also served as Assistant Scoutmaster; Saint Agatha's Roman Catholic Church

Election Victory: 60.9% - 39.1% Opponent: Keith Abbott Incumbent: Teresa Forcier (R)

24510 Plank Road Meadville, PA 16335

814-336-5154 [email protected] www.bradroae.com

Mark Longietti - Democrat Pennsylvania House District 07 Occupation: Attorney; served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Albert E. Acker, President Judge of the Mercer County Court of Common Pleas from 1988-1989; law firm of Routman, Moore, Goldstone & Valentino as an associate (1989) and made a partner in the firm in 1999; established his own law practice in Sharon (2001) Political Experience: Field Coordinator in Butler, Beaver and Lawrence Counties for the Victory ;92 Clinton/Gore effort; Deputy Campaign Manager for Bill Leavens for Congress in 1994; and Scheduler/ Fundraiser/Field Staff for for U.S. Senate in 2000; attended the past three Democratic National Conventions as an elected Alternate Delegate and Delegate in 1996 and 2000 and as an appointed Platform Committee member in 2004; served as an elected member of the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee since 1994 and has served that body as Chairman of the Northwest Caucus (15 counties) since 1998 and was appointed Chairman of the Affirmative Action Committee for the Delegate Selection Plan in 2004 Education: Economics & Political Science degree, Westminster College, 542 Shenango Blvd. 1985; JD, Boston College Law School, 1988 Farrell, PA 16121 Birthplace: Sharpsville Community Involvement/Leadership: United Way of Mercer County; 724-981-4484 local chapter of the American Heart Association; Community Child Care Center; teaches Sunday School and serves as Worship Leader and [email protected] Moderator for First Baptist Church of Sharon www.mark2006.org Election Victory: 100 % Opponent: No General Election Opponent Incumbent: Mike Gruitza (D)

14 - Democrat Pennsylvania House District 10 Marital Status: Single Occupation: Law School Student Prev. Political Experience: served as a Fellow with the Pennsylvania Department of State’s Bureau of Commissions, Elections, and Legislation; Interned in the District office of State Senator (D- Forrest Hills); employed as finance project manager for accounting standards compliance in the Finance Department of Moon Township Education: Lincoln High School; BA, Political Science, Duquesne University; Law School (expects JD in May) Age: 25 Birthplace: Ellwood City Community Leadership & Activities: Helped establish the American Cancer Society Relay for Life in Ellwood City; Student Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Ireland in 1994; served as budget and finance director of Duquesne Program Council; Duquesne University Volunteer;

member of Holy Redeemer Parish and serves the church as a member of 930 Bridge Street the Knights of Columbus Ellwood City, PA 16117

724-758-4373 Election Victory: 62.0% - 38.0%

Opponent: Chuck Morse [email protected] Incumbent: Frank LaGrotta (D)

www.votegibbons.com

Jim Marshall - Republican Pennsylvania House District 14 Residence: Lfelong resident of Big Beaver Borough. Marital Status: Married to Cindy for twenty five years; one daughter Jamie. Previous Occupation: Jim has worked at Ag Hog Pittsburgh Company for twenty two years. His duties include customer relations, system design, and field service. Jim formerly was employed at The Hydril Company and Babcock & Wilcox. Previous Political Experience: Jim is currently serving his second term as Vice President of Big Beaver Borough Council, Before being elected to Big Beaver Borough Council Jim served on the Big Beaver Recreation Board for nine years, and coached his daughter's team for five of those years. Jim is also a volunteer firefighter for the Big Beaver Volunteer Fire Company.

Election Victory: 53.9% - 46.9% Opponent: Mike Veon Incumbent: Mike Veon (D)

1222 Shenango Road Darlington, PA 16115 http://www.jimmarshallcares.com

15 - Republican Pennsylvania House District 10 Marital Status: Married to Guy Political Experience: Mercer County commissioner, Vice-Chair of the Board; two-term Jamestown borough council member, serving on the finance, budget, personnel, grants, and police committees Community Involvement and Leadership: Executive board member of the Penn-Northwest Development Corporation; a member of the Mercer County Regional Planning Commission; member of the Mercer County Land Use Management Project in conjunction with the University of Pittsburgh; Vice-Chair of the Jamestown Municipal Authority; active in the community as co-founder and Vice-President of the Jamestown Future Foundation; Rotarian; member of Leadership Shenango; Mercer County American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Campaign

Election Victory: 52.1% – 47.9% 4963 Bush Road Opponent: Frank Weaver Jamestown, PA 16134 Incumbent: Rod Wilt (R)

Lisa Bennington - Democrat Pennsylvania House District 21 Residence: Morningside Marital Status: Married to Brad Occupation: Family Lawyer (Firm: Pollock Begg Komar Glasser) Public Office Previously Ran For: Democratic Commiteewoman, Ward 10 (02) Education: BS, Psychology, Chatham College, 1997; JD, Duquesne University, 2000 Other: Volunteered during law school at the pro bono clinic in Family Division and at Legal Aid for Children which is now KidsVoice.

Election Victory: 100 % Opponent: No General Election oppponent Incumbent: Frank Pistella (D)

437 Grant Street, Suite 501 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

412-628-6060 [email protected] www.lisaforhouse.com

16 Chelsa Wagner - Democrat Pennsylvania House District 22 Residence: Beachview Occupation: Attorney with the Homyak Law Firm in Downtown Pittsburgh; previously a privately-employed public policy analyst Education: BA University of Chicago; JD University of Pittsburgh Age: 28 Community Involvement: Court Appointed Advocates of Allegheny County - Advocate for Abused and Neglected Children; University of Chicago Alumni Schools Committee - Western Pennsylvania Chair for Recruiting Activities; Allegheny County Democratic Committee - Former Member; St. Catherine of Siena Parish Member

Election Victory: 55.4% - 44.6% 944 Brookline Blvd., P.O. Box 96050 Opponent: Mike Diven Pittsburgh, PA 15226 Incumbent: Mike Diven (R)

412-207-7908 [email protected] www.chelsawagner.com

Randy Vulakovich - Republican Pennsylvania House District 30

Address: 915 Mt. Royal Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15223 Residence: Shaler Township for 32 years Marital Status: Bobbie for 32 years. Two children Stacy and Randy Jr. Previous Occupation: Shaler Township police sergeant. 27 years of service including 6 as a DARE officer. Prev. Political Exp.: None. Education: North Catholic High School Class of 1968; attended one year at Duquesne University. Graduate of the Allegheny County Police Academy Birthdate: unknown – approximately 1951

Birthplace: unknown 316 Scott Avenue Religion: Roman Catholic, St. Bonaventure Parish Glenshaw, PA 15116 Other: His son, Randy Vulakovich Jr., is an aide to Senator Rick

Santorum [email protected]

Election Victory: 53.2% - 46.8% Opponent: Shawn Flaherty Incumbent: Shawn Flaherty (D)

17 Bill Kortz - Democrat Pennsylvania House District 38 Prev. Occupation: Irvin Plant Operations Manager - United States Steel Corp. Education: Attended Duquesne University MBA program (1988); Indiana University Pa. B.A. Criminology (1977); McKeesport H.S. (1973); St. Mary's German Grade School - Mckeesport (1969) Religion: Catholic Community Organizations & Activities: Clairton Sportsman Club; Dravosburg Fire Hall; American Legion Post 380

Election Victory: 70.9% - 29.1% Opponent: Dan Davis Incumbent: Ken Ruffing (D) 514 Ridgeview Drive Dravosburg, PA 15034 [email protected] [email protected] www.billkortz.com

Matt Smith - Democrat Pennsylvania House District 42 Residence: Mount Lebanon Marital Status: Married to Eileen Occupation: Attorney Birthdate: 09/19/72 Birthplace: Bethel Park Education: 1991 graduate of Bethel Park High School; 1995 graduate of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida; Duquesne University School of Law Community Activities and Leadership: Serves on the Mt. Lebanon Hospital Authority Board and the Allegheny County Personnel Board; board member of Neighborhood Legal Services Association (NLSA); served on the Transition Team for Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato (Nov 2003 through June 2004); member of the Pittsburgh P.O. Box 13445 Human Resources Association (PHRA) and the Society for Human Mt. Lebanon, PA 15243 Resource Management (SHRM); parishioners at St. Bernard Catholic Church 412-722-5129 Endorsed by: AFSCME, PA AFL-CIO [email protected] Election Victory: 58.5% - 41.5% www.mattsmith2006.com Opponent: Mark Harris Incumbent: Tom Stevenson (R)

18 Jesse White - Democrat

Pennsylvania House District 46 Marital Status: Married to Jennifer Juriga Occupation: Attorney (own practice); Owns Cecil Coffee Shop Prev. Occupations: Law clerk for Davis and Davis Law Firm in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, Station Capital Inc. in Washington, Pennsylvania; Interned for the Legal Department for the United Steelworkers Association in Pittsburgh; Interned for late David L. Gilmore, Former President Judge of Washington County Prev. Political Experience: Cecil Township Supervisor (appointed), elected 2003; Cecil Township Auditor (chairman), elected 2005 Education: Graduate- Bethlehem-Center High School (1996); BA Political Science- Washington and Jefferson College (2000); JD- Duquesne University Law School (2003) Community Organizations & Activities: Masons Lodge 297 (2005); Member of Washington County Bar Association; Muse Independent Italian Club; St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church; Board of Directors of the 3855 Millers Run Road, P.O. Box 384 Washington County Health Partners Cecil, PA 15321 Election Outcome: 53.8% - 46.2% 724-743-4444 Opponent: Paul Snatchko Incumbent: Vic Lescovitz (D) [email protected] www.supportjesse.com

Tim Mahoney - Democrat

Pennsylvania House District 51 Address: 1 Frankhoover, Uniontown, PA 15401-3917 Residence: Unknown Marital Status: Married to Beth of 27 years and his four children, Timmy- 23, Lauren-21, Meg-15 and Patrick-10 Previous Occupation: Went to work as a United Mine Worker. “Created numerous successful business enterprises.” Prev. Political Exp.: Elected Fayette County Jury Commissioner in 2001 Education: Unknown Birthdate: unknown – approximately 1960 Birthplace: One of seven children born and raised in Fayette County Religion: Unknown Other: on the YMCA and Fayette County Airport Authority Board of Directors. Coached youth league baseball and teams.

350 East Main Street Election Outcome: 62.1% - 37.9% Uniontown, PA 15401 Opponent: John Mikita Incumbent: Larry Roberts (D) www.votetimmahoney.com

19 Deborah Kula - Democrat

Pennsylvania House District 52 Residence: North Union Township Marital Status: Married to Frank Kula Prev. Occupation: Deputy court administrator for the Fayette County Court of Common Pleas; Court Administrator Prev. Political Experience: Magisterial District Judge (+14 years) Organizations/Community Service: President of the Fayette County District Judges Association; Judicial Council Committee for Judicial Safety and Preparedness; Chairwoman of the Court Administration Committee of Special Court Judges Association; member of the Fayette County Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board; board member of Another Way 512 Bute Road Inc.; State Department of Education Statewide Truancy Task Force Uniontown, PA 15401 Election Outcome: 68.2% - 31.8% Opponent: William Earnesty Incumbent: James Shaner (D)

Jay Moyer - Republican

Pennsylvania House District 70 Marital Status: Married to Suzette Occupation: Deputy Secretary’s Regional Representative, U.S. Dept. of Education Political Experience: former Montgomery County Treasurer; Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission; Deputy Secretary for Local Gov’t Affairs, PA DEP; Chairman, Lower Salford Twp. Board of Supervisors Military: Served in US Air Force Other: Party-endorsed candidate

Election Outcome: 49.1% - 48.8% Opponent: Netta Young Hughes Incumbent: John Fichter (R)

426 Main Street Harleysville, PA 19438 [email protected] www.electmoyer.com

20 Scott Conklin - Democrat

Pennsylvania House District 77 Residence: Western area of Centre County in Rush Township, Glass City (suburb of Philipsburg) Marital Status: Married to Terri Occupation: Centre County Commissioner; Owns Conklin’s Corner Antique Mall in Philipsburg Political Experience: Centre County Commissioner; ran against Herman in 1996 (lost 58% to 41%); ran against Jake Corman for J. Doyle Corman’s seat in 1998; ran in Special Election against to replace Participation on community boards: Bellefonte/Intervalley Chamber; Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County; Centre Region MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization); C-Net (Government and Education Access Channel); Moshannon Valley Economic Development 444 East College Avenue, Suite 390 Partnership; SEDA-COG (Susquehanna Economic Development State College, PA 16801 Association - Council of Governments); United Way Community Service/Organizations: Member of the Builders Association 814-237-0529 of Central Pennsylvania; Sons of the American Legion, Squad #0437; Sons of AMVETS, Post #159; Pomona Grange Member; Elks BPOE [email protected] Lodge 1173, Member 2062; and FOP Lodge #51, Associate Member. Commissioner Conklin and his family are also active members of the www.scottconklin.com Centre United Methodist Church of Philipsburg

Election Outcome: 59.1% - 40.9% Opponent: Barbara Spencer Incumbent: Lynn Herman (R)

Mike Fleck - Republican

Pennsylvania House District 81 Residence: Three Springs Marital Status: Married to Dorea Occupation: Raystown Development Services; Fundraising Consultant Political Experience: Executive Board Member of County GOP; Southern Huntingdon Cty. School District: Vice-President, Board of Education (2001-06) Education: BS, History, Liberty University, 1995; Masters, History - Shippensburg Univ. Birthdate: June 8, 1973 Birthplace: Huntingdon, PA Community Service/Organizations: President of Huntingdon Rotary Club; Spent 5+ years as District Executive with Boy Scouts of America; Huntingdon County Library System: President, Board of Trustees (2000-

06); Heritage Baptist Church, Three Springs - Deacon and past P.O. Box 404 Treasurer; Juniata Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America - Executive Three Springs, PA 17264 Board (2005-06); Huntingdon County Young Professionals - Charter Member; Families and Communities Together - Board of Directors (2005- 814-599-6250 06); Huntingdon County Career & Technology Center - Member of the Joint Operating Committee (2002- 03); Aughwick Civil War Roundtable [email protected] Election Outcome: 64.8% - 35.2% www.mikefleck.com Opponent: Roy Thomas Incumbent: Larry Sather (R)

21 - Republican

Pennsylvania House District 84 Marital Status: Married, Two daughters age 28 & 25 Occupation: Attorney at McNerney, Page, Vanderlin and Hall—Halls Station/Penndale Office Practice Concentration: Municipal Law Political Experience: Lycoming County Republican Committee; Lycoming Twp. Solicitor Education: BS, Business, Penn State University, 1976; JD, Dickinson School of Law, 2000 Military: US Air Force, 20 years active duty, Lt. Colonel Age: 52 Community Service: Eastern Lycoming YMCA, Founding Member;

Muncy Borough Zoning Board, Chairman; YMCA/Wise Options, Volunteer 527 South Main Street Legal Counsel; Mountoursville Rotary; Muncy VFW; American Legion Muncy, PA 17756 Post 104; Loyalsock Creek Watershed Association; Highland Lake 40 & 8 Club; Oregon East Running Club 570-546-5111 Religious Affiliation: St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Muncy [email protected] Election Outcome: 63.3% - 36.7% Opponent: Thomas Paternostro www.gartheverett.com Incumbent: Brett Feese (R)

Todd Rock - Republican

Pennsylvania House District 91 Marital Status: Married Occupation: Teacher Education: Graduate Waynesboro H.S. (1981); Perm Teaching Cert.Penn StateB.S. Degree Workforce Education Penn State (2006) Community Organizations & Activities: PSBA (2004); NRA (2005); School Board Member-Waynesboro Area (2004); Rep. Comm. Person (2003) Public Office Previously Held: School Board Member, elected 2004

Election Outcome: 54.0% - 46.0% Opponent: Pat Fleagle Incumbent: Pat Fleagle (R)

P.O. Box 351 Mont Alto, PA 17237

717-749-7710 [email protected] www.electtoddrock.com

22 - Republican

Pennsylvania House District 91

Address: 45 Sandy Court, Hanover PA 17331 Marital Status: Married to Lori for 25 years; two daughters Alexis, 20 and Emily,15 Previous Occupation: Self employed, Investment Rental Properties Previous Political Exp: Unknown Education: New Oxford High School, 1973; York College, Finance Birthdate: Unknown – approximately 1960 Birthplace: Unknown Religion: Unknown Other: Supporter of Jefferson Reform Initiative

Election Outcome: 51.8% - 41.4% Opponent: Patrick Naugle Incumbent: Stephen Maitland (R)

45 Sandy Court Hanover, PA 17331 www.danmoul.org

Scott Perry - Republican

Pennsylvania House District 92 Occupation: Business Owner, Hydrotech Mechanical Services, Inc. Political Experience: Chairman, Carroll Twp. Planning Commission; GOP Committeeman Education: 1980 graduate of Northern High School and the Cumberland- Perry Vo-Tech School; BS, Business Administration - PSU Military: Lt. Colonel, Pennsylvania Army National Guard Other: Member of the township Source Water Protection Committee; Past Chairman of the Dillsburg Area Wellhead Protection Advisory Committee; Served on the Dillsburg Revitalization Committee; active in Jaycee’s and held the office of Regional Director for the state organization; Member of Dillsburg Legion Post #26 and Dillsburg VFW Post #6771; Member, NRA; past President of the Pennsylvania Young Republicans, the Republican Club of York, the Northern York County Republican Club, and the York County Young Republicans

130 Ore Bank Road Election Outcome: 70.9% - 29.1% Dillsburg, PA 17019 Opponent: Laurence Ellsperman Incumbent: Bruce Smith (R) 717-432-7241 [email protected] www.patriotsforperry.com

23 Eugene DePasquale - Democrat

Pennsylvania House District 95 Marital Status: Married to Tracey, son Benjamin, daughter Sarah Age: 35 Education: JD, Widener University School of Law, 2002; MPA, University of Pittsburgh, 1997; Bachelor’s, College of Wooster (OH), 1993. Occupation: Deputy Director, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) -- resigned for run. Political Experience: Former Chairman of York County Democrat Party; Director of Economic Development, York; Legislative Director, State Senator ; Research Director, House of Representatives Office of Member Services.

Election Outcome: 58.3% - 41.7% Opponent: Karen Emenheiser 264 W. Market Street, P.O. Box 1822 Incumbent: Steve Stetler (D) York, PA 17405

717-848-5504

[email protected] www.eugene2006.com

John Bear - Republican

Pennsylvania House District 97 Residence: Lititz, Pennsylvania Marital Status: Married to Bobbi Political Experience: Lititz Borough Council; RSC; Worked for Congressman Robert S. Walker on Capitol Hill, Senator Rick Santorum, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Deputy Secretary of Administration Education: Attended, BA, Political Science, Temple University; Masters, Gov’t Admin., University of Pennsylvania; Earned a certificate from the Fund for American Studies’ Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems at Georgetown University Birthplace: Lancaster County Community Service/Organizations: Appointed to the Lititz Community Center ‘s Board of Directors; Served as an instructor for Quarryville Elementary’s Junior Achievement Program; Member of the Rotary Club P.O. Box 116 Lititz, PA 17543 Election Outcome: 62.0% - 38.0% Opponent: Timothy Callahan [email protected] Incumbent: Roy Baldwin (R) www.electbear.com

24 - Republican

Pennsylvania House District 100 Marital Status: Married Occupation: Finishing law degree @ Widener University, expected grad. May 2006, worked in Radiology prior/during school Political Experience: Drumore Planning Commission Education: Grad., Lancaster General Hospital School of Radiology, 1995; BS, Lebanon Valley College, 2001; JD, Widener University Law, exp. May 2006 Community Service/Organizations: Appointed to the Regional Planning Commission representing Drumore Township; Active at Wrightsdale Baptist Other: At LVC he was part of the following: Society of Phi Alpha Epsilon, College Honor Society, Alpha Sigma Lambda, and the Adult Honor Society. At Widener he serves as Treasure of the Federalist Society, and P.O. Box 624 is a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Society. Quarryville, PA 17566 Awards: Honorable William Duffy Memorial Scholarship, 2005-2006; Dean’s List, Spring 2005; Received a Certificate of Achievement for 717-380-1715 Health Care Enterprise Ownership; Winner of the Intrascholastic ABA Competition at Widener School of Law for (ADR), a Regional Finalist for [email protected] ABA Competition at Washington and Lee University School of Law for (ADR) and Superior Authorship Competition for the Widener Law Review www.electcutler2006.com Election Outcome: 100% Opponent: Unopposed Incumbent: Gibson Armstrong (R)

RoseMarie Swanger - Republican

Pennsylvania House District 102 Marital Status: Married to Leonard Occupation: Retired; owns a small home business, Quality Pin Service, a bowling pin refinishing company Education: South Lebanon High School, Graduate (1963); Thompson Institute of Harrisburg, legal secretarial curriculum; 1981-1983, completed several courses in management through Lebanon Valley College Public Office Previously Held: Lebanon County Commissioner, 1984- 2004; Public Office Previously Ran For: PA House of Representatives, 101st District (1992) Birthdate: October 31, 1945 Birthplace: Lebanon, PA Community Activities and Leadership: long-time members of Hebron United Methodist; Currently serves on the boards of the South central 142 Bordnersville Road Assembly for Effective Governance (the Assembly) and PROBE Jonestown, PA 17038 (Potential Re-entry Opportunities through Business and Education); senior member of Kiwanis of Lebanon; volunteer for United Way; 717-865-1057 participates in the Heartwalk of the American Heart Association; currently completing second year as Leader of TOPS PA #1245, North Lebanon [email protected] Other: Formed the Lebanon County Women’s Commission on March 20, 2003 www.swanger.org Election Outcome: 80.2% - 19.8% Opponent: Raymond Ondrusek (Libertarian) Incumbent: Pete Zug (R)

25 - Republican

Pennsylvania House District 104 Occupation: Real Estate Broker Political Experience: First Vice Chair of the Dauphin County Republican Party; Delegate to the Republican National Conventions in 1988 and 2000 and an Alternate Delegate in 1996; Member of the Rules Committee for the Republican National Convention in 2000; Elected four times to the Republican State Committee Education: Graduate—Susquehanna Township High School (1961); Associates in Liberal Arts Degree, Harrisburg Area Community College (1981); GRI- Graduate REALTORS Institute (1985) Community Organizations & Activities: Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS (1983); Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS (1983); National Association of REALTORS (1983); Harrisburg Builders Association of Metropolitan Harrisburg (1996); Dauphin County Council of Republican Women, 2005 President (1994); 3537 Athena Avenue Harrisburg Historical Society (2000) Harrisburg, PA 17110 Election Outcome: 56.6% - 43.4% [email protected] Opponent: Dennis Coffman Incumbent: Mark McNaughton (R) www.votesuehelm.com

Ken Smith - Democrat

Pennsylvania House District 112 Residence: Dunmore, PA Marital Status: Married to Dorothy Trionfo Smith Occupation: Owner of Smith’s Restaurant, Scranton, PA (family owned since 1934) Education: 1980 Graduate of Dunmore High School; 1982 Graduate of Keystone College Birthdate: July 23, 1961 Community Service and Leadership: Lackawanna County Workforce Investment Board; Chairman of the Lackawanna County Youth Council; Former Board Member, Chamber of Commerce; Penn State University, Worthington Scranton Campus Board Member; UNICO Scranton Chapter; President of Saint Mary of Mount Carmel Holy Name Society Civic Awards: 2002 - Human Development, Lackawanna County Head

Start Program “Man of the Year”; 2003 - Governor’s Achievement Award; P.O. Box 4122 2004 - Chapel of the 4 Chaplain’s Award Scranton, PA 18505 Election Outcome: 100% www.kensmithstaterep.com Opponent: Unopposed Incumbent: Fred Belardi (D)

26 Frank Andrews Shimkus - Democrat

Pennsylvania House District 113 Residence: South Abington Township Occupation: Former Co-Anchor of WYOU News and News Director for Nexstar Broadcasting; Adjunct professor at University of Scranton’s Mass Communications Department; Ordained minister and Pastor of Trinity Congregational Church in West Scranton Education: Masters Degree in Theology and Doctorate in Biblical Studies Age: 54 Other: Advocate for the mentally ill and does extensive work counseling people battling addictive diseases; Author of articles on recovery that have been published around the world

Election Outcome: 72.3% - 27.7% Opponent: Matthew Burke 1173 Clay Avenue Incumbent: Gaynor Cawley (D) Scranton, PA 18509

Karen Boback - Republican

Pennsylvania House District 117 Marital Status: Married to Buz Occupation: Teacher in Tunkhannock Area School District (33 yrs.); also adjunct professor at College Misericordia Political Experience: Inspector of Elections, Harveys Lake Borough Education: Central Catholic High School, Kingston; College Misericordia, Dallas; Marywood University, Scranton; graduated with a Ph.D. from The University of Pennsylvania specializing in organizational leadership; post doctorate degree in technology Community Volunteer: Luzerne County Fair; Back Mountain Memorial Library; GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs), Harveys Lake; Fund-raiser for Harveys Lake Ambulance Association; Delivers Christmas cheer baskets for senior citizens in the area; Relay for Life - TAEA (Tunkhannock Area Education Association); co-chairs the Harveys Lake Homecoming committee for Lake Beautification

P.O. Box 100 Election Outcome: 67.2% - 32.8% Harveys Lake, PA 18618 Opponent: Fred Nichols, Jr. Incumbent: George Hasay (R) 570-639-8946 [email protected] www.karenboback.com

27 Mike Carroll - Democrat

Pennsylvania House District 118 Residence: 401 Park Drvie, Avoca, Luzerne County Marital Status: Married; 3 children. Hometown: Avoca, Luzerne County Political Experience: District director for U.S. Rep. , D-11; legislative liaison for former Gov. Robert P. Casey on transportation issues; chief of staff to state Rep. of Luzerne County Education: University of Scranton majoring in business Age: 43

Election Outcome: 67.4% - 32.6% Opponent: Maureen Tatu Incumbent: Tom Tigue (D)

401 Park Drvie Avoca, PA 18641 [email protected] www.carrollforstaterep.com

Eddie Pashinski - Democrat

Pennsylvania House District 121 Marital Status: Married to Millie Occupation: member of the Starfires (local rock band); music teacher and choral director at GNA; managed several rock groups and helped local musicians organize their own bands Political Experience: Luzerne County as President of the Coordinating Council; Chair of the Luzerne County Legislative Committee; later became Regional Assistant and Chair of the State PACE Committee Education: graduate of Wilkes University with a B.S. in Music Education and a Masters Equivalency from Penn State Community Activities and Leadership: union representative for our school district’s association, and advanced to chief spokesperson, vice president and eventually President of the GNA education Association; Member of the United Way Board from 2002 to present; Member of the Oratorio Board for five years; Assistant Coach for the Little League and Teener Baseball; Former Member of the GAR Boosters Club; Former 259 East Northampton Street Third Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Election Outcome: 64.9% - 35.1% 570-825-7451 Opponent: Christine Katsock Incumbent: Kevin Blaum (D) [email protected] www.eddiedaypashinski.com

28 Tim Seip - Democrat

Pennsylvania House District 125 Residence: Washington Township, Schuylkill County Marital Status: Married to former Starr Dubbs Occupation: Social Worker on the Senior Behavioral Health Unit of the Good Samaritan; Lead Therapist for the Family Support Unit of ReDCo Regional Medical Center in Pottsville Education: Saint Patrick’s Elementary School in Pottsville; Graduated from Pottsville Area High School; B.A. in Criminal Justice from Mansfield University; master’s degree in Social Work at Marywood University Birthplace: Pottsville Community Involvement: Schuylkill County CASSP Coordinator; American Red Cross; Drug Free & Healthy Beginnings Coalition; Local Interagency Coordinating Council; IU #29 1432 Mountain Road Student Assistance Program (School) District Council; Advocacy Alliance; Pine Grove, PA 17963 Super Cupboard Nutrition Program; CYO Basketball Coach; supporter and member of the National Rifle Association www.seipforstatehouse.com Election Outcome: 53.8% - 46.2% Opponent: Gary Hornberger Incumbent: Bob Allen (R)

Jim Cox - Republican

Pennsylvania House District 129 Marital Status: Married, 4 children Previous Occupation: Executive Director, Commonwealth Caucus Education: Pensacola Christian College, 1992; Regent University School of Law, 1996 Birthdate: October 5, 1969 Other: Member, Pennsylvania Bar

Election Outcome: 53.0% - 42.3% Opponent: William Evans Incumbent: Sheila Miller (R)

P.O. Box 2550 West Lawn, PA 19609

610-670-8484 [email protected]

29 David Kessler - Democrat

Pennsylvania House District 130 Residence: Oley Marital Status: Married to Gail Occupation: owns and operates Tri-State Funding Inc., an equipment financing company for 21 years; also helps wife run her quilting shop, Ladyfingers Sewing Studio Political Experience: currently serving his 13th year as a township supervisor in Oley, and is the board’s chairman; has served concurrently on Oley’s Planning Commission for 15 years Education: graduated from Phoenixville High School; attended York College, in York, Pa., where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing/Business in 1979 Birthdate: 1957 Birthplace: Phoenixville 6375 Oley Turnpike Road Oley, PA 19547 Election Outcome: 57.6% - 42.4% Opponent: Billy Reed 610-689-4711 Incumbent: Dennis Leh (R) [email protected] www.kesslerforpa.com

Joseph Brennan - Democrat

Pennsylvania House District 133 Residence: Fountain Hill Marital Status: Married Occupation: Chief of Staff to Rep. Rooney Political Experience: Chief of Staff to Rep. Rooney; frm. Northampton County councilman Education: graduate, Moravian College Age: 41

Election Outcome: 65.6% - 30.8% Opponent: Dawn Berrigan

Incumbent: T.J. Rooney (D) 1201 Delaware Avenue Fountain Hill, PA 18015

30 Mike Peifer - Republican

Pennsylvania House District 139 Residence: Greentown Marital Status: Married to Jen Occupation: Pike County Treasurer; CPA - own practice, previously with Pricewaterhouse Political Experience: Pike County Treasurer Education: BS, Accounting, Rider College, 1990 Age: 38 Birthplace: Greentown Other: President of Pike County United Way; Treasurer of the Pike County Republican Committee: Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair of the Hemlock Grove United Methodist Church; Treasurer of the New Greentown Cemetery Association; Board member of the Devereux Pocono Center; Pennsylvania Society of Public Accountants; National P.O. Box 1010 Rifle Association; National Wild Turkey Federation; Ducks Unlimited; Greentown, PA 18426 Promised Land Sportsmen; Cold Hill Hunting Club of Greentown

570-685-2489 Election Outcome: 100% Opponent: Unopposed [email protected] Incumbent: Jerry Birmelin (R) www.mikepeifer.com

John Galloway - Democrat

Pennsylvania House District 140 Marital Status: Married to Angela Occupation: Certified Global Project Manager, Merrill Lynch Political Experience: Pennsbury School Board, elected 1997; local Democratic committeeman: former campaign manager for Bucks County Commissioner Sandra A. Miller Education: PMI Institute (2001); Pennsbury Hish school (1977) Age: 46 Birthplace: Levittown Community Organizations & Activities: Bucks County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee (President) (1985); Knights of Columbus; active members of St. Joseph the Worker Church active member of the community and at St. Ignatius Church. 74 Viewpoint Lane Levittown, PA 19054 Election Outcome: 71.5% - 28.5% Opponent: Joe Montone [email protected] Incumbent: Thomas Corrigan (D) www.johngallowayforstaterep.com

31 Chris King - Democrat

Pennsylvania House District 142 Residence: Langhorne Occupation: Budget and Policy Analyst for state government Political Experience: Ran in 2002 for state representative; Appointed by Governor Rendell to serve as a member of his Education Transition Team Education: graduated from Neshaminy High School; earned a degree in political science and economics from Millersville University; post-graduate studies at Millersville and earned Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification Activities and Leadership: Fundraising drive coordinator for Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC)

Election Outcome: 52.5% - 47.5% Opponent: Matt Wright 346 Stratton Court Incumbent: Matt Wright (R) Langhorne, PA 19042 www.king4rep.com

Marguerite Quinn - Republican

Pennsylvania House District 143 Residence: Doylestown Township Marital Status: Married Occupation: professional real estate agent Education: graduated as Valedictorian of her high school class; earned a Bachelors degree in International Relations from Saint Joseph’s University Birthplace: Doylestown Township Community Activities: active volunteer with her children’s school, a local theater group, and a women’s running group she became active in after surviving cancer Other: volunteered as a teacher in American Samoa for nearly two years

115 N. Broad Street, P.O. Box 58 Election Outcome: 50.2% - 43.2% Doylestown, PA 18901 Opponent: Larry Glick Incumbent: Chuck McIlhinney (R) 215-802-4144 [email protected] www.quinnforstaterep.com

32 Bob Mensch - Republican

Pennsylvania House District 147 Marital Status: Married to Joann Occupation: Retired; Worked for AT&T for 28 years, then ARBROS Communications for several more Political Experience: Marlborough Twp. Supervisor; Chairman, Upper Perk Regional Planning Commission Education: BS, Business, Valley Forge Military College Community Service and Leadership: Marlborough Township Open Space, Chairman; Upper Perkiomen Ambulance Association Board - Past President; Green Lane Community Ambulance Board - Past Vice President; Red Hill Band; Valley Woodwind Ensemble; St. Pauls Lutheran Church - Former Youth Chairman, Past Finance Chairman 4376 Upper Ridge Road Other: Party-endorsed candidate Pennsburg, PA 18073 Election Outcome: 55.8% - 44.2% 484-433-5917 Opponent: Roger Buchanan Incumbent: Raymond Bunt (R) [email protected] www.electmensch.com

Mike Vereb - Republican

Pennsylvania House District 150 Occupation: Security Project Manager, Day & Zimmerman; Police Officer / Detective - 10 years; Comcast - Corporate Security and Fraud - 5 years; Volunteer Firefighter / Captain and Assistant Fire Marshal for Norristown Fire Department Political Experience: President, W. Norriton Twp. Board of Supervisors; West Norriton Board of Commissioners- President Community Service and Leadership: West Norriton Little League, Board Member at Large; Hancock Fire Company, Member; Visitation BVM, Pastoral Council; Visitation BVM C.Y.O, Board Member; Norristown Police Athletic League, Advisory Board Endorsement: Party-endorsed candidate; Montgomery County FOP Lodge 14; Norristown FOP Lodge 31; PSEA

Election Outcome: 52.2% - 47.8% Opponent: Olivia Brady 1633 Sheridan Lane Incumbent: Jacqueline Crahalla (R) Norristown, PA 19403

610-715-7301 [email protected] www.mikevereb.com

33 Rick Taylor - Democrat

Pennsylvania House District 151 Residence: Ambler Marital Status: Married to Jeanne Occupation: Manager of Global Compensation for IMS Health in Blue Bell Political Experience: Member of Ambler’s Borough Council, representing the Third Ward; interned for the Minnesota House of Representatives handling pay and labor relation issues Education: Master’s degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University; undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota, receiving a BA degree in Political Science Birthplace: Minnesota

Community Activities: member of Ambler Mennonite Church; volunteer 12 East Butler Pike, Suite 220 with the Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network and Ambler Jr. Ambler, PA 19002 Baseball [email protected] Election Outcome: 54.3% - 45.7% Opponent: Gene McGill www.taylorforpa.com Incumbent: Gene McGill (R)

Thomas Murt - Republican

Pennsylvania House District 152 Marital Status: Married Occupation: Asst. Coordinator of the Counseling and Advising Center, PSU-Abington; also Lecturer in Business Dept. at PSU-Abington Political Experience: frm. Upper Moreland Township Commissioner (1993-2003); Chairman of Upper Moreland Twp. Public Health and Safety and Parks and Recreation Committees; School Director, Upper Moreland School Board (1989-1993); Upper Moreland Republican Committeeman in Ward3-1 (1989-1996) Education: BS, Economics, PSU, 1982; Masters, Education, La Salle Univ., 1989; Teacher Certification, Instructional 1 Certificate in Business Education, Gwynedd-Mercy College Military: Staff Sgt., US Army Reserve (15 yrs); 14 month deployment to Tikrit, Iraq (2003-2004) - wrote “Voice from Iraq” column for Montco th newspapers; serves with the 656 Area Support Group as Equal Opportunity Representative; serves as a member of the Military Funeral 3728 Meyer Lane Honors Team th Hatboro, PA 19040 Military Awards: Twice nominated as 79 Army Reserve Command’s “NCO of the Year”; Awarded the Army Commendation Medal and 215-675-8586 nominated from Humanitarian Service Medal (from service in Iraq) Community Service and Leadership: Member, Upper Moreland Twp. [email protected] Local Tax and Review Board; Co-Founder of, and Advisor to, the Upper Moreland Historical Association (1996-present); Board of Trustees, Upper Moreland Free Public Library; Upper Moreland School District Representative to Eastern Montgomery County Vocational-Technical School; Coach for Upper Moreland Little League, Upper Moreland Twp Parks & Recreation Program, Upper Moreland Soccer Club, and Hatboro Area YMCA; Election Outcome: 53.6% - 46.4% Opponent: Mike Paston Incumbent: Susan Cornell (R)

34 Shannon Royer - Republican

Pennsylvania House District 156

Residence: West Chester, PA Marital Status: Married to Allison, 3 children Occupation: House Republican Campaign Committee Political Experience: Former aide to Congressman Robert Walker. Was EZ Taylor’s campaign manager; West Chester GOP Comm. Chairman, former West Chester Borough councilman Education: BA West Chester University, Oxford High School

Election Outcome: 50.0% - 50.0% Opponent: Barbara McIlvaine Smith Incumbent: Elinor Taylor (R) 15 South Church Street West Chester, PA 19382

610-696-3660

[email protected] www.shannonroyer.com

Bryan Lentz - Democrat

Pennsylvania House District 161 Residence: Swarthmore, PA Marital Status: Married Occupation: Attorney - Partner at Villari and Lentz LLC; Philadelphia District Attorney’s office (6 yrs.) Education: Wissahickon High School; earned his Associates degree from the Valley Forge Military College; Georgetown University, where he earned his B.A. in philosophy in 1986; law degree from Temple University Military: Army veteran - Iraq War and with MFO and NATO peacekeeping missions in the Sinai Peninsula and Bosnia Birthplace: southeast Pennsylvania

Other: Big Brothers program; coached basketball for a group home in 7 South Chester Road, P.O. Box 347 west Philly; active presence with the 82nd Airborne Association; Swarthmore, PA 19081 Philadelphia District Attorneys Alumni Association; was planning on

running for Congress, House District 7, but switched to State House at 610-291-7750 the request of Gov. Rendell and Democratic party leadership

[email protected] Election Outcome: 51.4% - 48.6%

Opponent: Tom Gannon www.votelentz.com Incumbent: Tom Gannon (R)

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Pennsylvania House District 167 Marital Status: Duane and his wife, Jean, are proud parents of a son. Occupations: Political Science Professor, West Chester University; Director of the University’s Master’s in Administration (MSA) program; earned tenure; recipient of multiple awards for excellence in teaching; published writer; expertise in public administration. Political Experience: Elected Chairman, Willistown Republican Committee; Elected Representative, Republican State Committee; Elected County Committeeman; Alternate Delegate, Republican National Convention; served on State Senate Advisory Committee on Land Use. Education: PhD., ; BA with honors, College of William and Mary; Great Valley School District (Chester County), K-12. Community Service and Leadership: Coached youth league soccer, basketball and baseball; served on the Chester County Voting Reform Task Force; volunteered with Meet Your County Judges Commission; coordinator of Election Day Operations in Chester County; coordinate cultural exchanges of foreign delegations visiting United States; run in

races for charity; volunteer as service usher and lay reader at church 18 East Lancaster Avenue Other: Captain in the Pennsylvania Military Reserve, a civilian Malvern, PA 19355 emergency protection and disaster management organization. Endorsed by Pennsylvanians for Effective Government, Realtors, Legislative 610-344-7054 Alliance, and Pennsylvania State Education Association.

[email protected] Election Outcome: 50.3% - 49.7% Opponent: Anne Crowley www.duanemilne.com Incumbent: Bob Flick (R)

Mike O-Brien - Democrat

Pennsylvania House District 175 Residence: Fishtown Marital Status: Married to Rita Political Experience: Chief of Staff to Rep. Lederer, 1994-2004 Community Service and Leadership: Founding member of the Fishtown Neighbors Association and served as its first Zoning Committee chairperson; Board Member for a number of non-profit organizations, including: NCC Neumann (a single purpose non-profit which has crated 67 units of affordable senior housing in a historically and architecturally significant former hospital); the Interstate Land Management Corporation; the Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild; Kensington South Community development Corporation (ex officio) and the Hibernian Development Corporation; Also, co-convener of the Old City Task Force and the South Street Alliance, which has served as citywide models for community and 212 Fairmount Avenue intergovernmental cooperation in dealing with nuisance and quality of life Philadelphia, PA 19123 issues

215-928-0470 Election Outcome: 84.1% - 15.9% Opponent: Patricia Dempsey www.obrien2006.org Incumbent: Marie Lederer (D)

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Pennsylvania House District 179 Residence: Frankford Occupation: Housing counselor with United Communities Political Experience: 2005 Deputy Campaign Manager for Philadelphia District Attorney Candidate Seth Williams; 2005 Field Coordinator for former Democratic Congressional Candidate Bryan Lentz; Treasurer for PA Pac for Progress Education: student at Community College of Philadelphia and is due to graduate in the spring, 2007 Age: 25 Birthplace: Philadelphia Memberships: Philadelphia’s Young Nonprofit Leaders, the Philly Young Democrats, the Young America PAC, and the Social Action Committee; also co-chair of Students for Progressive Ethics Amendments and Reform; Icon Community Corporation 1227 Bridge Street Philadelphia, PA 19127 Election Outcome: 88.4% - 11.7% Opponent: Troy Bouie [email protected] Incumbent: Bill Rieger (D) www.votetonypaytonjr.com

Carl Mantz - Republican

Pennsylvania House District 187 Marital Status: Single Occupation: General Practice Attorney Political Experience: Kutztown Borough Council, President Education: BA, Franklin & Marshall College, 1960; MBA, Lehigh University, 1973; JD, University of Baltimore School of Law, 1980 Age: 67 Other: 30 year US Army Veteran (Active/Ready Reserve), Lt. Colonel; President, Kutztown Public/Louisa Gonser Community Library (Trustee since 1993); Former President & Director, Friend, Inc. Community Services; Past President, Kutztown Lions Club; Member, Lions Club, American Legion, VFW, Allentown Chapter of First Defenders, Huguenot Lodge, F & AM, Kutztown Area Chamber of Commerce, Berks County Conservancy, NRA.

Election Outcome: 50.7% - 49.3% Opponent: Archie Follweiler 136 West Main Street Incumbent: Paul Semmel (R) Kutztown, PA 19530

484-646-9096 [email protected]

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