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Dave Reed
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| Dave Reed | ||
| Pennsylvania State House District 62 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November, 30 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | 79,613/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2000 | |
| Master's | Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2001 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 03/06/1978 | |
| Place of birth | Blairsville, PA | |
| Religion | United Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Reed earned his BA and MGA from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2000 and 2001, respectively.
Reed has worked in Marketing for FMC Corporation. From 1999 to 2000, he was Special Projects Coordinator for the Indiana County Chamber of Commerce. He then worked as a self employed Economic Consultant from 2001 to 2002. In 2002, he was Executive Director/Downtown Director for the Blairsville Improvement Group (BIG).
Reed joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2003. He has served in that position since, representing the 62nd District. Beginning in the 2011 session, Reed will serve as the Republican Policy Chairman.[1]
Committee assignments
- Appropriations Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Consumer Affairs Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Environmental Resources & Energy Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Finance Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Elections
2012
Reed is running in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 62. Reed ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and is unopposed in the general election which takes place on November 6, 2012.[2]
2010
Reed won re-election to the 62nd District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 62 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| | 16,057 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Reed won re-election to the 62nd District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 24,819 votes running unopposed.[4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 62 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dave Reed (D/R) | 24,819 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Reed received $252,262 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dave Reed's campaign in 2010 | |
| Smith, Thomas J | $20,000 |
| Forrest Iii, James Clifford | $10,000 |
| Walker, C Alan | $10,000 |
| Consol Energy | $7,500 |
| Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association | $6,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $252,262 |
Personal
Reed has a wife, Heather.
External links
- Dave Reed's personal website
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Reed
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ "Republican Caucus Chooses Smith, Turzai, Saylor as New House Leaders," Pennsylvania Independent, November 9, 2010
- ↑ 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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| Preceded by ' | Pennsylvania House Of Representatives District 62 2003–present | Succeeded by NA |
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