Larry Farnese
| Larry Farnese | ||
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| Pennsylvania State Senate District 1 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Villanova University | |
| J.D. | Temple University, 1994 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Farnesse graduated from Villanova with his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and graduated from Temple Law with his Juris Doctor degree. Farnesse is a practicing attorney for Buchanan, Ingersoll, and Rooney when the legislature is not in session.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Farnese served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Communications & Technology, Minority Chair | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Banking & Insurance | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Farnese served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Communications & Technology, Chair | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Banking & Insurance | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Law & Justice | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Farnese served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness, Democratic Ranking Member | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Banking & Insurance | ||||
| • Communications & Technology | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Labor & Industry | ||||
Elections
2014
Farnese is considering a bid for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania in 2014.[1]
2012
Farnese ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania Senate District 1. Farnese ran unchallenged in the Democratic primary on April 24 and defeated Alfonso Gambone (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [2][3]
| Pennsylvania State Senate, District 1, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Larry Farnese Incumbent |
82.4% | 95,612 | |
| Republican | Alfonso Gambone | 17.6% | 20,421 | |
| Total Votes | 116,033 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Farnese was elected to Pennsylvania State Senate District 1.[4]
Farnese raised $1,041,793 for this campaign.[5]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| FARNESE, LAWRENCE M. JR. (D)
|
95,727 | |||
| MORLEY, JACK (R) | 22,698 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
Farnese raised $1,041,793 during the 2008 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sean Logan for State Senate | $100,000 |
| Public Service PAC | $100,000 |
| Committee to Reelect Mike Stack | $75,000 |
| Lavalle for State Senate | $55,000 |
| Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters and Joiners | $42,000 |
| Kenney for Council | $40,000 |
| J. Barry Stout Election Committee | $30,000 |
| Neighbors for Christian Dicicco | $30,000 |
| Jay Costa for State Senate | $20,000 |
| Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association | $15,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign | $15,000 |
District 1
Farnesse represents Pennsylvania Senate District 1. District 1 includes the South Side of Philadelphia, South Philadelphia, and Philadelphia International Airport[7].
Personal
Farnesse resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Recent news
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Larry Farnese News Feed
- Pa. senator from Phila. plans to tackle 'SLAPP' reform - The Pennsylvania Record
- State Sen. Farnese Weighing LG Bid - PoliticsPA
- Bill to prevent coverage of most abortions passes state Senate - Reading Eagle
- POLS ON THE STREET: Can Another Court Save Traffic Court? - Philadelphia Public Record
- 6/13 Morning Buzz - PoliticsPA
- Koplinski for LG Scores 100+ Endorsements - PoliticsPA
- LGBT equal rights: Good for Pa. business - Philly.com
- Senator highlights pitfalls of payday loan-friendly bill - The Philadelphia Tribune
- Former Old City Civic Association members search for solutions for SLAPP ... - Philadelphia Center City Weekly Press
- State House Dems could be budget players -- if they're smart enough to ... - PennLive.com
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External links
- Larry Farnese's personal website
- Profile from the Pennsylvania Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
- Larry Farnese on Facebook
- Larry Farnese on Twitter
References
- ↑ The Philly Post, "Farnese Weighs Bid for Lieutenant Governor," June 13, 2013
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Larry Farnese
- ↑ "Pennsylvania Senate" Map of Philadelphia Area Senate Districts
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