Randy Vulakovich
| Randy Vulakovich | ||
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| Pennsylvania State Senate District 40 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| August 29, 2012 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November, 30 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | 79,613/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | August 7, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives | ||
| 2007 – August 2012 | ||
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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On August 7, 2012, Vulakovich won a special election to state Senate District 40 and resigned his House seat after he was sworn in.[2]
Vulakovich attended Duquesne University. He then graduated from Allegheny County Police Academy.
Vulakovich has worked as an Officer/Sergeant for the Shaler Township Police Department.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Vulakovich served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Communications & Technology, Chair | ||||
| • Aging & Youth | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Community, Economic & Recreational Development | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Vulakovich served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging & Older Adult Services | ||||
| • Environmental Resources & Energy | ||||
| • Gaming Oversight | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Vulakovich served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging & Older Adult Services | ||||
| • Environmental Resources & Energy | ||||
| • Gaming Oversight | ||||
Elections
2012
Vulakovich ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 30. Vulakovich ran unchallenged in the Republican primary on April 24. However, Vulakovich had to be replaced when he won a special election to the state Senate on August 7, 2012. [3][4]
Special election
Vulakovich won a special election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 40, defeating Sharon Brown (D) and Don Bindas (I) in the special election on August 7, 2012. The seat was vacant following Jane Orie's resignation after her conviction on 14 criminal counts.[5][6][7]
2010
Vulakovich won re-election to the 30th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[8]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 30 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Randy Vulakovich (R)
|
22,070 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Vulakovich won re-election to the 30th District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, receiving 28,942 votes running unopposed.[9]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 30 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Randy Vulakovich (R)
|
28,942 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
Vulakovich raised $1,910 during the 2010 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[10]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State Troopers Association | $500 |
| Tw Philips Pac | $500 |
| Pennsylvania Bar Association | $500 |
| Pennsylvania Bankers Association | $250 |
| Vulakovich, Randy | $160 |
Personal
Vulakovich and his wife, Bobbie, have two children.
Recent news
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Randy Vulakovich News Feed
- Pittsburgh region to lose seat apiece in House, Senate - Pittsburgh Post Gazette
- Cranberry Eagle - The Cranberry Eagle
- WATCHBLOG: New legislative districts ? who is moving where? - Pennsylvania Independent
- New Legislative Districts ? Who is Moving Where? - Patch.com
- Redistricting Aftermath: Potential Member Vs. Member Battles - PoliticsPA
- Former Pennsylvania governor receives Hance Award from Richland's St ... - Tribune-Review
- Pennsylvania Supreme Court upholds revised legislative district plan - The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com
- Pittsburgh region's population loss is Lehigh Valley area's gain - Capitol Ideas with John L. Micek (blog)
- Pa. high court upholds redrawn legislative maps - phillyBurbs.com
- Hutchinson takes new role - Butler Eagle (subscription)
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External links
- Randy Vulakovich's personal website
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Randy Vulakovich
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ The York Daily Record, "Vulakovich sworn in as state senator to replace Orie," August 29, 2012
- ↑ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Vulakovich defeats Brown for Orie's seat," August 7, 2012
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, Official Primary Results
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List In Ballot Order," March 26, 2012
- ↑ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Verdict triggers 40th District special election," March 27, 2012
- ↑ Pittsburgh Post Gazette, "Special election set Aug. 7 to replace Orie in state Senate," May 25, 2012
- ↑ PoliticsPA, "GOP Picks Vulakovich Over Hart for Orie Seat Special," accessed June 17, 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 campaign contributors to Randy Vulakovich
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| Preceded by Jane Orie |
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