Steve Santarsiero

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Steve Santarsiero
Democratic Party
Candidate, Pennsylvania State Senate District 10
Pennsylvania State Senate District 10
Tenure
2018 - Present
Term ends
2026
Years in position
7
Predecessor: Charles McIlhinney (R)
Prior offices:
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 31
Years in office: 2009 - 2016
Compensation
Base salary
$110,015.54/year
Per diem
$198/day
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 8, 2022
Next election
May 19, 2026
Education
Bachelor's
Tufts University
Law
University of Pennsylvania Law School
Graduate
Holy Family University
Personal
Profession
Teacher/Attorney
Contact
Official website
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Steve Santarsiero (Democratic Party) is a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing District 10. He assumed office on December 1, 2018. His current term ends on November 30, 2026.

Santarsiero (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Pennsylvania State Senate to represent District 10. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]

Biography

Santarsiero earned his B.A. from Tufts University, his M.Ed. from Holy Family University and his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. His professional experience includes working as an attorney and as a social studies teacher for Bensalem High School. Santarsiero has served as a board member/chair on the Lower Makefield Board of Supervisors.

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Santarsiero was assigned to the following committees:

2023-2024

Santarsiero was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Santarsiero was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Santarsiero was assigned to the following committees:

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Santarsiero served on the following committees:

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Steve Santarsiero served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Santarsiero served on these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Santarsiero served on these committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2026

See also: Pennsylvania State Senate elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 10

Incumbent Steve Santarsiero (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 10 on May 19, 2026.

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Republican primary

Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 10

Gregory Bankos Jr. (R) is running in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 10 on May 19, 2026.

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2022

See also: Pennsylvania State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 10

Incumbent Steve Santarsiero defeated Matt McCullough in the general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 10 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Steve Santarsiero
Steve Santarsiero (D)
 
58.6
 
77,773
Image of Matt McCullough
Matt McCullough (R) Candidate Connection
 
41.4
 
54,988

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Total votes: 132,761
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 10

Incumbent Steve Santarsiero advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 10 on May 17, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Steve Santarsiero
Steve Santarsiero
 
99.6
 
33,015
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.4
 
119

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 33,134
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 10

Matt McCullough advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 10 on May 17, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Matt McCullough
Matt McCullough Candidate Connection
 
99.1
 
25,398
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.9
 
231

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 25,629
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Campaign finance

2018

See also: Pennsylvania State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 10

Steve Santarsiero defeated Marguerite Quinn in the general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 10 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Steve Santarsiero
Steve Santarsiero (D)
 
52.5
 
67,438
Image of Marguerite Quinn
Marguerite Quinn (R)
 
47.5
 
60,935

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 128,373
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 10

Steve Santarsiero advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 10 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Steve Santarsiero
Steve Santarsiero
 
100.0
 
19,714

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 19,714
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 10

Marguerite Quinn advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 10 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Marguerite Quinn
Marguerite Quinn
 
100.0
 
16,492

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 16,492
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2016

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See also: Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District election, 2016

Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District was a battleground district in 2016. Incumbent Michael G. Fitzpatrick (R), who served in Congress from 2005 to 2007 and was elected once again in 2010, chose not to seek re-election in 2016, leaving the seat open. Fitzpatrick decided not to run in 2016 because of self-imposed term limits.

Brian Fitzpatrick (R), a former FBI agent and the brother of the retiring incumbent, defeated state Rep. Steve Santarsiero (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Fitzpatrick defeated former Bucks County Commissioner Andy Warren and clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist Marc Duome in the Republican primary. Santarsiero defeated business owner Shaughnessy Naughton to win the Democratic nomination. The primary elections took place on April 26, 2016.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 8 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngBrian Fitzpatrick 54.4% 207,263
     Democratic Steve Santarsiero 45.6% 173,555
Total Votes 380,818
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State


U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 8 Democratic Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngSteve Santarsiero 59.8% 50,416
Shaughnessy Naughton 40.2% 33,864
Total Votes 84,280
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State
U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 8 Republican Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngBrian Fitzpatrick 78.4% 74,150
Andy Warren 12.5% 11,828
Marc Duome 9.1% 8,641
Total Votes 94,619
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State

After announcing his candidacy, Santarsiero said, “It’s time we make Washington accountable to our citizens. I will make it a priority to focus on keeping the middle class families of the 8th District secure while helping to grow our economy, create jobs and bring real reform to Washington.”[6]

2014

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 11, 2014. Incumbent Steve Santarsiero was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while David Gibbon was unopposed in the Republican primary. Santarsiero defeated Gibbon in the general election.[10][11][12]

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 31 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngSteve Santarsiero Incumbent 58% 13,323
     Republican David Gibbon 42% 9,639
Total Votes 22,962

2012

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2012

Santarsiero ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 31. Santarsiero ran unchallenged in the Democratic primary on April 24 and defeated Anne Chapman in the general election, which took place November 6, 2012. [13][14]

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 31, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngSteve Santarsiero Incumbent 57.7% 20,640
     Republican Anne Chapman 42.3% 15,105
Total Votes 35,745

2010

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2010

Santarsiero won re-election to District 31 in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated Republican Robert Ciervo in the general election, which took place November 2, 2010.[15]

Pennsylvania State House, District 31
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png Steve Santarsiero (D) 13,482 50.3%
Robert Ciervo (R) 13,320 49.7%

2008

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Santarsiero won re-election to District 31 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 18,952 votes, defeating Republican Pete Stainthorpe (16,873).[16]

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 31
Candidates Votes Percent
Steve Santarsiero (D) Green check mark transparent.png 18,952 52.9%
Pete Stainthorpe (R) 16,873 47.1%

Campaign themes

2026

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2022

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2016

The following issues were listed on Santarsiero's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

“
  • Economic Security for the Middle Class: Steve has seen middle class families bear the burden of the volatile economy in recent years. While the economy is on the rebound, many families still feel a lack of security and ask – Are there jobs to allow us compete in a 21st century economy? Is our retirement secure? Will our children have a chance at a better future? In Congress, Steve will fight to ensure that we continue to grow our economy and create good, stable jobs that support our families and sustain our communities.
  • Enhancing Public Education: Steve understands that economic security and investing in education go hand in hand. With his background in teaching, education will always be a focus of his work. Investing in a strong and accessible education system that opens the door to opportunity for all students is the best way to move our country forward.
  • A Real Reform Agenda: Steve is an avid supporter of commonsense reforms that will make our country more representative and turn down the volume on hyper-partisanship. He has been outspoken against gerrymandering and the Citizens United decision, both of which make our political system more divisive and less focused on serving the people and the community.
  • Fighting For the Rights of All Pennsylvanians: In Congress, Pennsylvanians need someone who is going to fight to ensure that everyone has equal rights and equal opportunities. Steve is committed to protecting the rights of all Pennsylvanians and Americans, regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
  • A Committed Environmentalist: Environmental protection has long been a passion of Steve’s. He understands the balance between affordable energy and economic growth while protecting the incredible natural resources the 8th District and Pennsylvania have to offer. Steve knows that dealing with climate change goes hand in hand with securing our environment and our local economy. Steve will push for renewable energy sources, not just alternative energy sources, and understands the importance of investing in green jobs.

[17]

”
—Steve Santarsiero's campaign website, http://santarsieroforcongress.com/issues/

2014

Santarsiero's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[18]

Marcellus Shale Gas Extraction

  • Excerpt: "Steve supports, among many changes to the law (Act 13-HB 1950), the continuation of the moratorium on drilling in the Delaware River watershed and a comprehensive study on the short- and long-term effects of fracking."

Creating Jobs at Home and throughout Pennsylvania

  • Excerpt: "Finally, as the economy begins to improve and revenues to the state pick up, we need to continue previous efforts to lower the corporate net income tax rate to help make Pennsylvania more competitive with other states. At the same time, we should phase out the corporate stock and franchise tax for the same reason."

Protecting Public Education

  • Excerpt: "Steve has fought to protect funding for public education. In his first term, he voted for two budgets that increased funding for basic and higher education while at the same reduced overall spending. As a result, education funding increased without the need for an increase in either the state income or sales taxes."

Fighting For the Rights of All Pennsylvanians

  • Excerpt: "Toward that end, he has co-sponsored HB 300, which would protect Pennsylvanians from discrimination based on their sexual orientation. He also has stood up for the reproductive rights of women, voting against attempts to shut down women’s health organizations and fighting against the Corbett Administration’s proposed invasive ultrasound bill."

A Real Reform Agenda

  • Excerpt: "We also need to make structural reforms in the legislature. Steve supports term limits for the House and Senate (something between 12 and 16 years would make sense). Steve also supports cutting the size of the legislature and has voted for the Speaker's bill which would do just that. Doing so will reduce costs and make the legislature more efficient."

Campaign finance summary

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Steve Santarsiero campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2022Pennsylvania State Senate District 10Won general$1,112,592 $934,761
2018Pennsylvania State Senate District 10Won general$1,545,472 N/A**
2014Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 31Won $162,298 N/A**
2012Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 31Won $427,110 N/A**
2010Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 31Won $532,635 N/A**
2008Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 31Won $431,149 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Personal

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Santarsiero and his wife, Ronni, have three children.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Roll Call, "Democrat Kicks Off Race for Open Pennsylvania Seat," accessed January 12, 2014
    2. ↑ Politics PA, "PA-8: Warren to Run in 2016," June 24, 2015
    3. ↑ Politics PA, "PA-8: Petri Officially Jumps into Congressional Race," October 2, 2015
    4. ↑ Ballotpedia Staff, "Email correspondence with Marc Duome," January 11, 2016
    5. ↑ Philly.com, "Fitzpatrick's brother aims to succeed him in U.S. House," January 22, 2016
    6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Roll Call, "Democrat Kicks Off Race for Open Pennsylvania Seat," accessed January 12, 2014
    7. ↑ Philly.com, "GOP's Petri drops out of Bucks County congressional race," February 1, 2016
    8. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Unofficial Candidate Listing – Pre Ballot Lottery," accessed February 17, 2016
    9. ↑ The New York Times, "Pennsylvania Primary Results," April 26, 2016
    10. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official primary results for May 20, 2014," accessed July 9, 2014
    11. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 Official Candidate Listing," accessed March 21, 2014
    12. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 General Election," accessed December 5, 2014
    13. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
    14. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," April 15, 2014
    15. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 2, 2014
    16. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official 2008 General Election Results," accessed April 15, 2014
    17. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
    18. ↑ Steve Santarsiero, "Issues," accessed September 4, 2014

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    Charles McIlhinney (R)     		Pennsylvania State Senate District 10
    2018-Present    		 Succeeded by
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    Preceded by
    -     		Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 31
    2009-2016    		 Succeeded by
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