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Mark Keller
| Mark Keller | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 86 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 01/14/1954 | |
| Place of birth | Carlisle, PA | |
| Profession | Farmer | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Keller attended Pennsylvania State University. He then attended Missouri Auction School in 1981. He currently works as a farmer and Auctioneer.
Keller was Auditor for the Spring Township from 1979 to 1985. He then served as Supervisor of the Spring Township from 1985 to 1995. In 2005, Keller joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He has served in that position since, representing the 86th District. He currently also serves as Commissioner on the Perry County Commission.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Keller served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs | ||||
| • Game & Fisheries | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Keller served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs | ||||
| • Game & Fisheries | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Keller served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs | ||||
| • Game & Fisheries | ||||
| • Labor Relations | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2012
Keller ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 86. Keller ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 86, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 100% | 22,333 | ||
| Total Votes | 22,333 | |||
2010
Keller won re-election to the 86th District Seat in 2010. He defeated Michael Lapp in the primary election, receiving 5,891 votes while Lapp received 1.952. Keller was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 86 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| |
18,595 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Keller won re-election to the 86th District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 25,334 votes running unopposed.[4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 86 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mark K. Keller (D/R) |
25,334 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Keller received $37,237 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mark Keller's campaign in 2010 | |
| Pennoni Associates | $3,075 |
| A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education Of Pennsylvania | $1,500 |
| Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association | $1,250 |
| Highmark | $1,100 |
| PPL Corp | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $37,237 |
Personal
Keller and his wife, Sally, have one child.
Recent news
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Mark Keller News Feed
- Boalsburg celebrates 149-year tradition with Memorial Day ceremony - Centre Daily Times
- Memorial Day activities planned in Lebanon Valley - Lebanon Daily News
- Pennsylvania's new legislative districts move parts of Franklin County - Chambersburg Public Opinion
- Golf Guide tournament listings, May 19 - GoErie.com
- Theater to See in L.A. This Week, Including a Jacobean Incest Melodrama - LA Weekly (blog)
- Contrary to popular belief, President Obama doesn't have a magic wand - The Guardian
- Central PA housing market Q&A: Of dual listings, private sales and home ... - Patriot-News
- Central PA housing market Q&A: When will Carlisle revitalization lift prices ... - Penn Live
- Central PA housing market Q&A: Brokers vs. Realtors, where agents' loyalties ... - Penn Live
- Theater to See This Week, Including a Riveting Police Story - LA Weekly (blog)
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Keller
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
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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