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Matthew Bradford
| Matthew Bradford | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 70 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| 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 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Villanova University | |
| J.D. | Villanova University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Bradford earned his BA and JD from Villanova University. He has worked in the following positions: Municipal Administrator/Chief Executive Officer for Norristown Borough, Solicitor for Montgomery County, and Litigation Associate for Drinker Biddle. He currently works for the Municipal Law Firm.
Bradford joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2009. He has served in that position since, representing the 70th District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bradford served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Insurance, Democratic Secretary | ||||
| • Labor & Industry | ||||
| • Liquor Control | ||||
| • Joint Conservation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bradford served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bradford served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Intergovernmental Affairs, Secretary | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Urban Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
Bradford ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 70. Bradford ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and defeated Jim Phillips in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 70, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Matthew Bradford Incumbent |
64.8% | 20,663 | |
| Republican | Jim Phillips | 35.2% | 11,235 | |
| Total Votes | 31,898 | |||
2010
Bradford won re-election to the 70th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated Republican Jay Moyer in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 70 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Matthew Bradford (D)
|
11,900 | 52.5% | ||
| Jay Moyer (R) | 10,785 | 47.5% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Bradford won election to the 70th District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 16,680 votes, defeating Republican Jay Moyer (15,781).[4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 70 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Matthew D. Bradford (D)
|
16,680 | 51.4% | ||
| Jay R. Moyer (R) | 15,781 | 48.6% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Bradford received $266,876 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Matthew Bradford's campaign in 2010 | |
| Pennsylvania Democratic Party | $43,625 |
| Pennsylvania Association For Justice | $18,500 |
| Friends Of Mike Gerber | $16,000 |
| Silberman, Mark S | $6,500 |
| Pennsylvania Education Association | $6,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $266,876 |
Personal
Bradford and his wife, Renee, have two children.
Recent news
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Matthew Bradford News Feed
- Bradford County Court News 5/19/2013 - Towanda Daily Review
- Bill to prevent child ID theft headed to Senate - abc27
- Redistricting does not change House districts in Bradford and Sullivan counties - Towanda Daily Review
- Pa. House passes abortion limits under health law - Tribune-Review
- Lawmakers reconsidering law to help firefighters - Bradford Era
- PA Supreme Court Upholds Legislative Reapportionment Plan - Patch.com
- Kate Middleton Not Sexy? 7 Things FHM Might Not Have Considered (PHOTOS) - Huffington Post
- Kate Middleton, Duchess Of Cambridge, Supports Children's Hospices With First ... - Huffington Post UK
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- Royal Engagement Interview Is Still Incredibly Cute (VIDEO) - Huffington Post - Huffington Post
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Matthew Bradford
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
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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