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Michael Peifer
| Michael Peifer | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 139 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Rider College, 1990 | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Peifer earned his BS in Accounting from Rider College in 1990. His professional experience includes his work in the following positions: Senior Tax Consultant for Price Waterhouse, Limited Liability Partnership, founder of Michael T. Peifer, Certified Professional Accountant, and Certified Public Accountant.
Peifer served as Treasurer of Pike County from 1999 to 2006. He then joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2007. He has served in that position since, representing the 139th District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Peifer served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Game & Fisheries | ||||
| • Legislative Data Processing Center | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Peifer served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Legislative Data Processing Center | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Game & Fisheries | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Peifer served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance | ||||
| • Game & Fisheries | ||||
| • Gaming Oversight | ||||
Elections
2012
Peifer ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 139. Peifer ran unopposed in the primary on April 24, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 139, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 100% | 20,759 | ||
| Total Votes | 20,759 | |||
2010
Peifer won re-election to the 139th 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 139 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| |
22,112 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Peifer won re-election to the 139th District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 21,554 votes running unopposed.[4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 139 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michael T. Peifer (R) |
21,554 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Peifer received $24,694 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael Peifer's campaign in 2010 | |
| Mccullough Consulting | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania Education Association | $2,250 |
| Hoza, Patricia A | $1,500 |
| PPL Corp | $1,500 |
| Peifer, Thomas & Linda | $1,250 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $24,694 |
Personal
Peifer and his wife, Jen, have three children.
Recent news
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Michael Peifer News Feed
- Legislative boundaries to change in 2014 - NEagle
- New clout for Monroe - Pocono Record
- Monroe boosts its clout with redistricting - Pocono Record
- PA DEP to issue rule drastically affecting economic development statewide - Examiner.com
- House panel approves business tax bill - Scranton Times-Tribune
- Lawmaker introduces civil union bill: Wednesday Morning Coffee - PennLive.com (blog)
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Peifer
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
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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