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Babette Josephs

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Babette Josephs
Pennsylvania State House District 182
Incumbent
In office
1985 - Present
Term ends
November, 30 2012
Years in position 27
PartyDemocratic
Compensation
Base salary79,613/year
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 2, 2010
First elected1984
Next electionNovember 6, 2012
Term limitsN/A
Education
Bachelor'sQueens College, 1962
J.D.Rutgers University, 1976
Personal
Birthday08/04/1940
Place of birthNew York City, NY
ReligionJewish
Websites
Office website

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Babette Josephs (b. August 4, 1940) is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 182. PoliticsPA has named the District 182 Democratic primary one of Pennsylvania's top ten most interesting legislative primaries in 2012.[1]

Josephs was defeated by Brian Sims in the April 24, 2012 primary.[2]

Biography

Josephs earned her BA from Queens College in 1962. She went on to receive her JD from Rutgers University in Camden in 1976.

Josephs worked for Philadelphia Public High Schools as a Teacher from 1963 to 1964. She then worked as a private practice Attorney from 1977 to 1979. From 1978 to 1980, she worked as Co-Founder/Director of the National Abortion Rights Action League of Pennsylvania. She then worked for the Citizen's Coalition for Energy Efficiency as Co-Founder/Executive Director from 1980 to 1981.

In 1992, Josephs served as a Super Delegate at the Democratic National Convention. She has served as Co-Chair of the Eighth Ward of Philadelphia since 1984 and also currently serves as a member of the Eighth Ward Executive Committee. Josephs joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1985. She has served in that position since, representing the 182nd District.

Committee assignments

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Josephs has been appointed to these committees:

2009-2010

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

Elections

2012

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2012

Josephs ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 182. Josephs lost to Brian Sims in the Democratic primary on April 24. No Republican candidates have filed to run for the seat. The general election takes place on November 6, 2012.[3][2]

2010

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2010

Josephs won re-election to the 182nd District Seat in 2010. She defeated Gregg Kravitz in the primary election, receiving 5,683 votes while Kravitz received 3,677. Josephs was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[4]

Pennsylvania State House, District 182
Candidates Votes Percent
Babette Josephs (D) 17,984 100.0%

2008

On November 4, 2008, Josephs won re-election to the 182nd District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 26,457 votes, defeating Republican Wally Zimolong (6,012).[5]

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 182
Candidates Votes Percent
Josephs Babette (D) 26,457 81.5%
Wally Zimolong (R) 6,012 18.5%

Campaign donors

2010

In 2010, Josephs received $73,889 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]

Personal

Josephs is widowed and has two children.

External links

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References

Political offices
Preceded by
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Pennsylvania House Of Representatives District 182
1985–present
Succeeded by
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