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H. Scott Conklin
| H. Scott Conklin | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 77 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 10/07/1958 | |
| Place of birth | Philipsburg, PA | |
| Profession | Business owner | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Conklin studied Carpentry at Clearfield County Vocational Technical School from 1975 to 1977. He then worked as a Carpenter's Apprentice from 1977 to 1980. He also received his Universal Certificate as a Refrigerant Technician in 1995.
Conklin was owner/operator of a carpentry business from 1989 to 2007. He currently owns and operates Conklin's Corner Antique Mall.
Conklin was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives in 2001 but was not elected. He then joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2007. He has served in that position since, representing the 77th District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Conklin served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Children & Youth | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Legislative Budget and Finance | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Conklin served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Legislative Office for Research Liaison | ||||
| • Legislative Budget and Finance | ||||
| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Environmental Resources & Energy | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Conklin served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Secretary | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Environmental Resources & Energy | ||||
| • Intergovernmental Affairs | ||||
Elections
2014
Conklin is reportedly exploring a run for Governor of Pennsylvania in 2014, against Republican incumbent Gov. Tom Corbett. Conklin was the 2010 Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, losing narrowly in the general election.[1]
2012
Conklin ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 77. Conklin ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and defeated Ron Reese in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 77, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  H. Scott Conklin Incumbent |
65.5% | 20,126 | |
| Republican | Ron Reese | 34.5% | 10,595 | |
| Total Votes | 30,721 | |||
2010
Conklin won re-election to the 77th District seat in 2010. He defeated Jonathan A. Saidel and Doris A. Smith-Ribner in the May 18 primary. He defeated Republican Joyce Haas in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 77 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| H. Scott Conklin (D)
|
11,576 | 56.3% | ||
| Joyce Haas (R) | 8,972 | 43.7% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Conklin won re-election to the 77th District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 23,618 votes, defeating Republican Thomas Martin (10,310).[5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 77 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| H. Scott Conklin (D)
|
23,618 | 69.6% | ||
| Thomas A. Martin (R) | 10,310 | 30.4% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Conklin received $86,493 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to H. Scott Conklin's campaign in 2010 | |
| Conklin For Lt Governor | $28,382 |
| Pennsylvania Education Association | $5,700 |
| Association Of Pennsylvania State College & University Faculties | $3,500 |
| Mr Edward Navasky Trust | $2,500 |
| Navasky, Charles & Jaye | $2,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $86,493 |
Personal
Conklin and his wife, Terri, have one child.
Recent news
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- Andrea Rebello, Hofstra University Student, Home Invasion Shooting Death ... - Huffington Post
- Pa. Rep. Proposes Natural Gas Tax To Fund Transportation - Law360 (subscription)
- Redraw splits Ferguson Township three ways - Centre Daily Times
- Legislative redistricting passes State Supreme Court - WJAC Johnstown
- Make time for mom - Allentown Morning Call
- Is a Sestak push for Pennsylvania governor at hand? - Pittsburgh Post Gazette
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Conklin
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 1998
References
- ↑ PoliticsPA, "Exclusive: Conklin Joins Dem Gov-Stakes," March 26, 2013
- ↑ 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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