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Patrick Harkins
| Patrick Harkins | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 1 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| 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 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 12/22/1963 | |
| Place of birth | Erie, PA | |
| Profession | Driver, United Parcel Service | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Harkins received his diploma from Tech Memorial High School in 1982. He went on to attend Political Science studies at Mercy Hurst College in 1983. He then studied Political Science at Pennsylvania State University, The Behrend College from 1984 to 1987.
Harkins is a driver for the United Parcel Service.
Harkins served as an Elections Judge from 1982 to 1987. He then served as a Committeeman from 1991 to 2006. He joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2007. He has served in that position since, representing the 1st District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Harkins served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Labor & Industry | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Harkins served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Children & Youth | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Labor Relations | ||||
| • Urban Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Harkins served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Children & Youth, Secretary | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Labor Relations | ||||
| • Liquor Control | ||||
Elections
2012
Harkins ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 1. Harkins 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 1, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Patrick Harkins Incumbent |
100% | 16,970 | |
| Total Votes | 16,970 | |||
2010
Harkins won re-election to the 1st District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Patrick J. Harkins (D)
|
10,645 | 100.00% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Harkins won re-election to the 1st District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, receiving 18,582 votes running unopposed.[4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Patrick J. Harkins (D)
|
18,582 | 100.00% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
Harkins raised $11,865 during the 2010 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Education Association | $1250 |
| UPS | $500 |
| General Electric | $500 |
| Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology | $500 |
| Teamsters Joint Council 40 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania Bar Association | $500 |
| Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiologists | $500 |
Personal
Harkins and his wife, Michelle, have three children.
Recent news
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Patrick Harkins News Feed
- Senators Urge FDA to Help End Shortage Of Drugs Used to Treat Critically Ill ... - Bloomberg BNA
- Dairy Companies Nationwide Oppose New Farm Bill Restrictions - Sacramento Bee
- Open Democratic Senate Seats Again Give Big Opportunity For GOP, Or Not - NPR (blog)
- Obama Urged To Address Veterans Benefits Backlog - Huffington Post - Huffington Post
- GOP hopes to lure strong Senate candidates in key states to regain majority - Patriot-News
- Manchin-Toomey Deal on Background Checks Facing Uphill Climb - PBS NewsHour (blog)
- Poli-Takes: The Rattling of the Cages - The Moderate Voice
- Senate promises to take up farm bill - Williston Daily Herald
- NRA ups lobbying spending - The Hill
- Bill reintroduced to expand opportunities for new farmers - Delta Farm Press
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Harkins
- 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 state house election results from the PA Secretary of State
- ↑ Official 2008 state house election results from the Pennsylvania Department of State
- ↑ Follow the Money, 2010 campaign contributors to Patrick Harkins
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