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Jerry Knowles
| Jerry Knowles | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 124 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| 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 | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Knowles attended Thaddeus Stevens Trade School. He won a special election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on May 19, 2009. He has served in the Pennsylvania House since then, representing the 124th District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Knowles served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Gaming Oversight | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Knowles served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Gaming Oversight | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Knowles served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Children & Youth | ||||
| • Intergovernmental Affairs | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
Elections
2012
Knowles ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 124. Knowles defeated Larry Padora in the Republican primary on April 24 and defeated Dante Picciano in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 124 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
|
57% | 4,478 |
| Larry Podora | 43% | 3,378 |
| Total Votes | 7,856 | |
2010
Knowles won re-election to the 124th District Seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the May 18 Republican primary and defeated Democrat Jeffrey Faust and independent Dante Picciano in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 124 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| |
13,362 | 63.9% | ||
| Jeffrey Faust (D) | 5,439 | 26.0% | ||
| Dante Picciano (I) | 2,124 | 10.2% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Knowles received $221,846 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jerry Knowles's campaign in 2010 | |
| Pennsylvania Republican Party | $69,415 |
| House Republican Campaign Cmte Of Pennsylvania | $13,206 |
| Pennsylvania Future Fund | $10,000 |
| Miller, Andrew | $5,000 |
| Muller, Carol & Andrew | $4,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $221,846 |
Personal
Knowles has a wife, Lorraine.
Recent news
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Jerry Knowles News Feed
- State budget deadline casts spell - Citizens Voice
- Commentary: Don't create a new stimulus with funds from PA liquor store ... - Philadelphia Center City Weekly Press
- Pennsylvania bills tap tobacco, liquor to benefit roads - Land Line Magazine
- Motorist scofflaws are revenue target - Standard Speaker
- Sheetz to expand Pottsville store - Republican & Herald
- RETRO: Y el tiempo pas
- Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Lillo & Greg e Francesco Di Giacomo al doppiaggio del ... - cartoonMag (Blog)
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Knowles
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
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