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Frank Burns
| Frank Burns | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 72 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Burns earned his BA in Business Management from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. He currently works as a Consultant for Den-Mat.
Burns has served as Township Supervisor of the East Taylor Township. He joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2009 and has served in that position since. He represents the 72nd District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Burns served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Consumer Affairs | ||||
| • Liquor Control | ||||
| • Tourism & Recreational Development | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Burns served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Consumer Affairs | ||||
| • Liquor Control | ||||
| • Tourism & Recreational Development | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Burns served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging & Older Adult Services, Secretary | ||||
| • Liquor Control | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Tourism & Recreational Development | ||||
Elections
2012
Burns ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 72. Burns ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 72, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | 100% | 21,024 | ||
| Total Votes | 21,024 | |||
2010
Burns won re-election to the 72nd 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 72 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| |
18,831 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Burns won election to the 72nd District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 14,716, defeating Republican Chris Voccio (13,205).[4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 72 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Frank Burns (D) |
14,716 | 52.7% | ||
| Chris Voccio (R) | 13,205 | 47.3% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Burns received $85,149 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Frank Burns's campaign in 2010 | |
| Burns, Frank | $7,000 |
| Pennsylvania Education Association | $6,100 |
| Western Pennsylvania Laborers | $2,250 |
| Greater Pennsylvania Regional Council Of Carpenters | $2,200 |
| International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers | $1,875 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $85,149 |
Personal
Burns is single.
Recent news
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Frank Burns News Feed
- Emily's List Endorses Allyson Schwartz For Pennsylvania Governor - Huffington Post
- Bakery-cafe close to a final deal to open in Brix at 26 - Pittsburgh Business Times
- Martin O'Malley Using Fundraising, Agenda To Explore 2016 Run - Huffington Post
- 2 hurt in explosions, fire at W.Va. gas plant - KXAN.com
- Local politicians will feel impact of redistricting - The Tribune-Democrat
- Theater to See in L.A. This Week, Including a Jacobean Incest Melodrama - LA Weekly (blog)
- New districts create disputes - Altoona Mirror
- Poca, West Virginia Explosion: Fire Reported At Airgas Plant Near Charleston - Huffington Post
- Pa. bill would require busing where sex offenders live - abc27
- Redistricting Aftermath: Potential Member Vs. Member Battles - PoliticsPA
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Burns
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
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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