Jay Costa
| Jay Costa | ||
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| Pennsylvania State Senate District 43 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1997-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 16 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Minority Floor Leader, Pennsylvania Senate | ||
| 2011-present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1996 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1979 | |
| Associate's | Community College of Allegheny County, 1977 | |
| J.D. | Duquesne University School of Law, 1989 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 17, 1957 | |
| Place of birth | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Costa graduated from Allegheny County Community College with his Bachelor's degree in 1977 and later graduated from Indiana-Pennsylvania with his Bachelor's degree in 1979 before earning his Juris Doctor degree from Duquense Law in 1989.
Costa is a former Attorney and a Deputy Sheriff for Allegheny County.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Costa served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations, Ex officio | ||||
| • Rules & Executive Nominations, Minority Chair | ||||
| • Joint State Government Commission | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Costa served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commission on Sentencing | ||||
| • Rules & Executive Nominations, Chair | ||||
| • Joint State Government Commission | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Costa served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations, Democratic Ranking Member | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rules & Executive Nominations | ||||
Elections
2012
Costa ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania Senate District 43. Costa ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Pennsylvania State Senate, District 43, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jay Costa Incumbent |
100% | 94,779 | |
| Total Votes | 94,779 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Costa was re-elected to Pennsylvania State Senate District 43.[3]
Costa raised $335,357 for this campaign [4] in which he ran unopposed.
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 43 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| COSTA, JAY JR. (D)
|
101,482 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
Costa raised $335,357 during the 2008 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Association for Justice | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania State Education Association | $20,750 |
| Jewish Community PAC of Pittsburgh | $20,000 |
| Richard Simmons | $8,500 |
| Unison Health Plan | $7,750 |
| Robert Lewis | $6,500 |
| David Sunstein | $6,000 |
| Pennsylvania Bankers Association | $5,000 |
| Douglas Campbell | $4,250 |
| Western Pennsylvania Regional Council of Carpenters | $4,250 |
| L & M Associates | $4,250 |
District 43
Costa represents Pennsylvania Senate District 43. District 43 includes the Northwest side of Pittsburgh and the Northwest suburbs[6].
Personal
Jay is married to Roxanne Costa. They have three children and reside in Forest Hills, Pennsylvania.
Recent news
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- Jay Costa's big-government agenda - Tribune-Review
- Bill could set up liquor privatization showdown - Meadville Tribune
- Senate bill allows 46 million immigrants by 2033, says CBO - Daily Caller
- PA governor's pick for Supreme Court should have smooth run through Senate - Kansas Watchdog
- Pa. Senator Pushing Bill To Take DNA From Those Arrested For Serious Offenses - CBS Local
- NEPA nominees Stevens, Holden face Senate confirmation - Citizens Voice
- Port Authority Bill Moves To House - 90.5 WESA
- Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett names Democrat-heavy package of state ... - Patriot-News
- Sen. Costa is the only person linking liquor and transit - Pittsburgh Post Gazette
- Port Authority board compromise reached - Pittsburgh Post Gazette
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External links
- Profile from the Pennsylvania Senate website
- Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Sen. Costa's website
References
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, Official Primary Results
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List In Ballot Order," March 26, 2012
- ↑ "Pennsylvania State Senate official election results for 2008"
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 Campaign contributors to Jay Costa
- ↑ "Pennsylvania Senate" Map of Metro Pittsburgh Senate Districts
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