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Glen Grell
| Glen Grell | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 87 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Johns Hopkins University, 1978 | |
| J.D. | Dickinson School of Law, 1981 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 12/28/1956 | |
| Place of birth | Harrisburg, PA | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Protestant (Lutheran) | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Grell earned his BA from Johns Hopkins University in 1978. He went on to receive his JD from Dickinson School of Law in 1981.
After earning his law degree, Grell began working as an attorney. He worked for Private Law Partnerships from 1981 to 1990, and for Mette, Evans & Woodside from 1990 to 1995. He then worked as Deputy General Counsel for the Office of Governor Tom Ridge from 1995 to 2000. He has worked for Klett, Rooney, Lieber & Schorling since 2000.
Grell joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2005. He has served in that position since, representing the 87th District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Grell served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Health | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Grell served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Grell served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Labor Relations | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
Elections
2012
Grell ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 87. Grell 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 87, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 100% | 29,791 | ||
| Total Votes | 29,791 | |||
2010
Grell ran for re-election to the 87th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated Democrat Angela West in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 87 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| |
19,514 | 71.3% | ||
| Angela West (D) | 7,840 | 28.7% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Barbin won election to the 71st District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 24,390 votes, defeating Democrat Donald Steinmeier (11,658).[4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 87 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Glen R. Grell (R) |
24,390 | 32.3% | ||
| Donald A. Steinmeier (D) | 11,658 | 32.3% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Grell received $51,971 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Glen Grell's campaign in 2010 | |
| Pennsylvania Republican Party | $8,996 |
| State Farm Insurance | $1,500 |
| Federation Of Councils Or Repub Women - Cumb Co | $1,250 |
| PPL Corp | $1,250 |
| Pennsylvania Association Of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $51,971 |
Personal
Grell and his wife, Elaine, have two children.
Recent news
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Glen Grell News Feed
- Plan for bond issue to pare Pa. pension debt deemed 'gamble' - Newsworks.org
- GOP bills would change Pennsylvania pensions - Pittsburgh Post Gazette
- Hertzler: Cumberland County needs more property tax relief - The Sentinel
- Historic Peace Church will celebrate 215th anniversary on May 19 - PennLive.com
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Grell
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
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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