Angel Cruz
| Angel Cruz | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 180 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
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Cruz received his diploma from North East Catholic High School. His professional experience includes his work as a Union Organizer and his work as Aide of Philadelphia City Councilman Rick Mariano.
Cruz has served as Assistant Secretary for the Philadelphia City Committee Democratic Party and as Committeeman-at-Large/Delegate at the Democratic National Committee. He has served as Ward Leader for the City of Philadelphia's 7th Ward since 1996. In 2001, Cruz joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He has served in that position since, representing the 180th District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Cruz served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Gaming Oversight | ||||
| • Human Services, Democratic Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cruz served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging & Older Adult Services | ||||
| • Children & Youth | ||||
| • Game & Fisheries | ||||
| • Tourism & Recreational Development | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cruz served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Consumer Affairs | ||||
| • Liquor Control | ||||
| • Tourism & Recreational Development | ||||
Elections
2012
Cruz ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 180. Cruz defeated Jonathan Ramos and Anthony Johnson in the Democratic primary on April 24 and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 180, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Angel Cruz Incumbent |
100% | 16,913 | |
| Total Votes | 16,913 | |||
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 180 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Angel Cruz Incumbent |
54.4% | 2,283 |
| Jonathan Ramos | 42.3% | 1,774 |
| Anthony Johnson | 3.3% | 140 |
| Total Votes | 4,197 | |
2010
Cruz ran for re-election in 2010. He defeated Jonathan Ramos in the May 18 Democratic primary and faced no opposition in the November 2 general election.[3]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 180 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Angel Cruz (D)
|
7,308 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Cruz won re-election to the 180th District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 17,222 votes, defeating Libertarian Erik Sanchez (329).[4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 53 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Angel Cruz (D)
|
17,222 | 98.1% | ||
| Erik Sanchez (L) | 329 | 1.9% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Cruz received $45,824 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Angel Cruz's campaign in 2010 | |
| Electrical Workers Local 98 | $5,000 |
| Democratic Campaign Cmte Of Philadelphia | $4,600 |
| Cruz, Angel | $3,000 |
| Rendell 95 | $3,000 |
| Contrerao, George | $3,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $45,824 |
Personal
Cruz has a wife, Maria.
Recent news
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Angel Cruz News Feed
- The Search for the Magic Fig Leaf - Daily Caller
- Federal government has new group in its sights - Daily Caller
- 'Snowden is not the problem' Palin says - Daily Caller
- Which bathroom should transgendered students use? - Daily Caller
- Suspension won't be removed for five-year-old grilled over cap gun who then ... - Daily Caller
- Snowden: Obama's election kept me from leaking earlier - Daily Caller
- Union bosses threaten Hurricane Sandy cleanup contractors, their families - Daily Caller
- Swing voters walk away from Obama's second term - Daily Caller
- The one place in the world where the U.S. Congress is loved: Europe - Daily Caller
- Miss Utah flubs interview question during Miss USA pageant [VIDEO - Daily Caller]
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Cruz
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, Official Primary Results
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List In Ballot Order," March 26, 2012
- ↑ 2010 general election results from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State's office
- ↑ Official 2008 state house election results from the Pennsylvania Department of State
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 donations
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