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John Myers
| John Myers | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 201 | ||
| Retired | ||
| In office | ||
| 1995 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | 79,613/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1994 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Master's | Lincoln University, 1993 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 10/17/1947 | |
| Place of birth | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Myers earned his MA in Human Services from Lincoln University in 1993. His professional experience includes his service in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1968.
In 1995, Myers joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He has served in that position since, representing the 201st District.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Myers served on these committees:
- Health, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Myers served on these committees:
- Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Appropriations Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Health & Human Services Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Liquor Control Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Elections
2012
Myers did not run for re-election in 2012.
2010
Myers won re-election to the 201st District Seat in 2010. He defeated Viveca Gresham and Michael Ellis in the primary election and defeated Republican Joseph Messa in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[1]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 201 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| |
18,925 | 97.8% | ||
| Joseph Messa (R) | 429 | 2.2% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Myers won re-election to the 201st District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 27,238 votes, defeating Republican Joseph L. Messa (616).[2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 201 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Myers (D) |
27,238 | 97.8% | ||
| Joseph L. Messa (R) | 616 | 2.2% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Myers received $61,687 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[3]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Myers's campaign in 2010 | |
| Students First | $5,000 |
| Friends Of Leanna Washington | $5,000 |
| Citizens To Elect Dwight Evans For State Representative | $5,000 |
| Laborers District Council | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania Association For Justice | $2,150 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $61,687 |
Personal
Myers and his wife, Joyce, have two children.
External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Myers
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania House Of Representatives District 201 1995–2013 |
Succeeded by Stephen Kinsey (D) |
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