John Wozniak
| John Wozniak | ||
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| Pennsylvania State Senate District 35 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1997-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 16 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| 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 | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives | ||
| 1981-1996 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown, 1978 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 21, 1956 | |
| Place of birth | Fort Knox, KY | |
| Religion | Orthodox | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Wozniak graduated with his Bachelor's in Economics from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in 1978.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wozniak served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Transportation, Minority Chair | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Intergovernmental Operations | ||||
| • Center for Rural Pennsylvania, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Budget and Finance | ||||
| • Local Government Commission | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wozniak served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Local Government Commission | ||||
| • Legislative Budget and Finance | ||||
| • Center for Rural Pennsylvania | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure | ||||
| • Finance, Minority Chair | ||||
| • Game & Fisheries | ||||
| • Transportation, Minority Chair | ||||
| • Capitol Preservation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wozniak served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Communications & Technology, Ranking Democratic Member | ||||
| • Community, Economic & Recreational Development | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Game & Fisheries | ||||
Elections
2012
Wozniak ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania Senate District 35. Wozniak ran unchallenged in the Democratic primary on April 24 and defeated Timothy Houser (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| Pennsylvania State Senate, District 35, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  John Wozniak Incumbent |
51% | 46,637 | |
| Republican | Timothy Houser | 49% | 44,844 | |
| Total Votes | 91,481 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Wozniak was re-elected to Pennsylvania State Senate District 35.[3]
Wozniak raised $61,091 for this campaign.[4]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 35 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| WOZNIAK, JOHN N. (D)
|
65,281 | |||
| VERANESE, JOSEPH W. (R) | 33,959 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
Wozniak raised $61,091 during the 2008 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Association for Justice | $4,000 |
| Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiologists | $3,000 |
| Jay Costa for State Senate | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania State Education Association | $2,400 |
| Altria | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania Building and Construction Trades Council | $1,800 |
| Pennsylvania Bankers Association | $1,600 |
| Mancke, Wagner, Spreha & McQuillan | $1,600 |
| Comcast | $1,500 |
| S.R. Wojdak & Associates | $1,300 |
District 35
Wozinak represents Pennsylvania Senate District 35. District 35 includes all of the Greater Johnstown region[6].
Personal
John is married to Vanessa Wozinak. They have two children and reside in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Recent news
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John Wozniak News Feed
- Local politicians will feel impact of redistricting - The Tribune-Democrat
- To Wear a Helmet or Not Wear a Helmet? That's Still the Question - 90.5 WESA
- Senate Transportation Committee approves $2.5 billion funding plan - PennLive.com
- Our View
- Companies receive fuel conversion aid - The Tribune-Democrat
- A smaller Pa . Senate GOP may be stronger , too - The Sentinel
- Wozniak leaving, Scarnati on his way - Lock Haven Express
- Local senators back anti-discrimination bill - The Tribune-Democrat
- Budget-Making in a Broke City: State Roundup - Patch.com
- Court upholds redrawn legislative maps - The Tribune-Democrat
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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. Wozniak'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 John Wozniak
- ↑ "Pennsylvania Senate" Map of Pennsylvania Senate Districts
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