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Louise Williams Bishop
| Louise Williams Bishop | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 192 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1989 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 24 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1988 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 06/27/1933 | |
| Place of birth | Cairo, GA | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Bishop graduated from the American Foundation of Dramatic Arts in 1955 after studying Communications and Radio Broadcasting. Bishop's professional work includes her work as a Minister and as Host/Gospel Programmer for "The Louise Bishop Show" on WDAS-AM.
In 1989, Bishop joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. She has served in that position since, representing the 192nd District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bishop served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Children & Youth, Democratic Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bishop served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Children & Youth, Democratic Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bishop served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Children & Youth, Chair | ||||
| • Health & Human Services | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
Elections
2012
Bishop ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 192. Bishop defeated Will Mega in the Democratic primary on April 24 and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 192, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Louise Williams Bishop Incumbent |
100% | 28,149 | |
| Total Votes | 28,149 | |||
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 192 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Louise Williams Bishop Incumbent |
77.7% | 7,017 |
| Will Mega | 22.3% | 2,017 |
| Total Votes | 9,034 | |
2010
Bishop won re-election to the 192nd District Seat in 2010. She defeated Will Mega in the primary election, receiving 6,361 votes while Mega received 2,360. Bishop was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 192 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Louise Williams Bishop (D)
|
19,533 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Bishop won re-election to the 192nd District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. She received 28,005 votes running unopposed.[4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 192 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Louise Williams Bishop (D)
|
28,005 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Bishop received $114,498 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Louise Williams Bishop's campaign in 2010 | |
| Laborers District Council | $14,000 |
| Pennsylvania Federation Of Teachers | $12,000 |
| Students First | $5,000 |
| Bob Brady For Congress | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania Association For Justice | $3,800 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $114,498 |
Personal
Bishop is divorced.
Recent news
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Louise Bishop News Feed
- Church events - Times Herald-Record
- Schools?School Notes - The Connection Newspapers - Virginia Connection Newspapers
- Rep. Nadler Introduces Bill to Promote Women's Health, Economic Security - Targeted News Service (subscription)
- Area Deaths - Bethany Beach Wave
- Six Named to Lebanon Valley College Board of Trustees; Five Retire With ... - ReadMedia (press release)
- HEARD ON THE HILL / IN CITY HALL: Clarke Wants Longer Tax-Relief Deadline - Philadelphia Public Record
- ProfNet Roundup: 2013 Commencement Speakers - Wall Street Journal (press release)
- Catholic Worker Celebrates 80 Years of Gentle Personalism (1739) - National Catholic Register
- Rep. Cartwright Introduces Bill to Allow Tax Credit for New State Licenses ... - Targeted News Service (subscription)
- Rep. Courtney Introduces Bill to Extend Reduced Interest Rate for Federal ... - Targeted News Service (subscription)
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Louise Williams Bishop
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Louise Williams Bishop on Facebook
- Louise Williams Bishop on Twitter
References
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, Official Primary Results
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List In Ballot Order," March 26, 2012
- ↑ 2010 general election results from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State's office
- ↑ Official 2008 state house election results from the Pennsylvania Department of State
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 donations
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