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Matthew Baker
| Matthew Baker | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 68 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1993 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 20 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1992 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Elmira College, 1988 | |
| Associate's | Corning Community College, 1979 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 01/24/1957 | |
| Place of birth | Buffalo, NY | |
| Religion | Protestant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Baker attended Mansfield University. He went on to receive his AAS from Corning Community College in 1979. He then earned his BS from Elmira College in 1988.
Baker worked for Spencer, Gleason and Hebe Law Firm from 1979 to 1992. He also worked as a District Legislative Aide for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives during this time.
Baker joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1993. He has served in that position since, representing the 68th District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Baker served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health, Chair | ||||
| • Human Services | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Capitol Preservation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Baker served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health, Chair | ||||
| • Human Services | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Capitol Preservation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Baker served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health & Human Services, Chair | ||||
Elections
2012
Baker ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 68. Baker 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 68, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Matthew Baker Incumbent |
100% | 22,598 | |
| Total Votes | 22,598 | |||
2010
Baker ran for re-election to the 68th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 68 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Matthew Baker (R)
|
16,204 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Baker won re-election to the 67th District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 24,411 votes running unopposed.[4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 68 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Matthew E. Baker (D/R)
|
24,411 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Baker received $101,992 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Matthew Baker's campaign in 2010 | |
| Medco Health Solutions | $4,000 |
| PPL Corp | $2,500 |
| Abbott Laboratories | $2,500 |
| Butler, Ronald J | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association | $1,700 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $101,992 |
Personal
Baker has a wife, Brenda.
Recent news
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Matthew Baker News Feed
- Abortion bills would erode women's rights - Kennebec Journal
- House Republicans Raise Concerns About ACA's Exchange Navigators - California Healthline
- Food Informants: A Week In The Life Of Daniel Boulud - Huffington Post
- Democratic incumbent, GOP newcomers win Allegheny County Council ... - Pittsburgh Post Gazette
- Pennsylvania Abortion Activists Fought New Anti-Gosnell Laws, But Lost - LifeNews.com
- Marino and Thompson favor health care repeal - Williamsport Sun-Gazette
- Pa. House Passes "Opt Out" Abortion Bill - WETM-TV
- Choose Wagner ... and other qualified candidates on Tuesday - Pittsburgh Post Gazette
- W.Pa. abortion clinics struggle under stricter regulations - Tribune-Review
- Bill to prevent child ID theft headed to Senate - abc27
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External links
- Matthew Baker's personal website
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Baker
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Matthew Baker on Facebook
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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