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John Evans
| John Evans | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 5 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001 - November 30, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | 79,613/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2010 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1984 | |
| Master's | Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1999 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 02/15/1955 | |
| Place of birth | Meadville, PA | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Evans earned his BA in Speech Communications and his MA in Communication Studies from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 1984 and 1999, respectively.
From 1980 to 2000, Evans worked as a Reporter for WJET-TV of Erie, Pennsylvania. He is currently employed as a Communications Specialist for Eric Insurance Group.
Evans joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2001. He has served in that position since, representing the 5th District.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Evans served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Evans served on these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Commerce Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Rules Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Transportation Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Elections
2012
Evans did not run for re-election in 2012.
2010
Evans won re-election to the 5th District Seat in 2010. He was unopposed in both the May 18 Republican primary and the November 2 general election.[1]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 5 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 John Evans (R)
|
14,026 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Evans won re-election to the 5th District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives with 16,766 votes, defeating Democrat John Alward (9,073). [2]
Evans raised $124,965 for his campaign, while Alward raised $2,964.[3]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 5 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Evans (R)
|
16,766 | 64.9% | ||
| John Alward (D) | 9,073 | 35.1% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
Evans raised $28,200 during the 2010 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Association for Justice | $3,900 |
| PPL Corp | $1,350 |
| Pennsylvania Psychological Association | $1,100 |
| Malady, John F | $1,000 |
| American Institute of Architects Pennsylvania | $1,000 |
| Luciano, Paul | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania State Troopers Association | $1,000 |
Personal
Evans is single.
External links
- John Evans' personal website
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Evans
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- John Evans on Facebook
- John Evans on Twitter
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Succeeded by Greg Lucas (R) |
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