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Rich Kasunic
| Rich Kasunic | ||
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| Pennsylvania State Senate District 32 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1995-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 30, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 18 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1994 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives | ||
| 1983-1994 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Youngstown State University, 1970 | |
| Associate's | Robert Morris Junior College, 1967 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | Pennsylvania National Guard | |
| Years of service | 1970-1976 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 8, 1947 | |
| Place of birth | Dunbar Township, PA | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Kasunic graduated from Robert Morris Junior College in 1967 with his Associate's Degree and later graduated from Youngstown State in 1970 with his Bachelor's Degree. Kasunic also served six years in the Pennsylvania National Guard from 1970 to 1976.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kasunic served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Game & Fisheries, Minority Chair | ||||
| • Labor & Industry | ||||
| • Rules & Executive Nominations | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Joint Conservation | ||||
| • Joint State Government Commission | ||||
| • Legislative Data Processing Center | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kasunic served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Legislative Data Processing Center | ||||
| • Aging & Youth | ||||
| • Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure | ||||
| • Game & Fisheries, Chair | ||||
| • Labor & Industry | ||||
| • Public Health & Welfare | ||||
| • Rules & Executive Nominations | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Joint Conservation | ||||
| • Joint State Government Commission | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kasunic served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure | ||||
| • Game & Fisheries, Ranking Democratic Member | ||||
| • Labor & Industry | ||||
| • Rules & Executive Nominations | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2010
Kasunic won re-election in District 32. He defeated Ronald L. Gallo in the May 18 Democratic primary and faced no opposition in the November 2 general election.[1]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 32 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Rich Kasunic (R)
|
58,000 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Kasunic was re-elected to Pennsylvania State Senate District 32.[2]
Kasunic raised $264,373 for this campaign.[3]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 32 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| KASUNIC, RICHARD A. (D)
|
45,425 | |||
| GALLO, RONALD L. (R) | 21,302 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Kasunic received $235,085 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Pennsylvania State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Rich Kasunic's campaign in 2010 | |
| Pennsylvania Education Association | $10,500 |
| Zeigler III, Fred F | $10,000 |
| Shallenberger, Terry C | $10,000 |
| Foster, Charles J | $7,000 |
| Allison Custom Fab | $6,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $235,085 |
2006
Kasunic raised $264,373 during the 2006 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Democratic Party | $44,433 |
| Joseph Scuderi | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association | $8,500 |
| David Eckhart | $5,000 |
| James Laurita, Jr. | $4,750 |
| AFSCME Council 13 | $4,000 |
| Pennsylvania State Education Association | $3,500 |
| Domenic Piccolomini | $3,500 |
| Pennsylvania Association of Realtors | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiologists | $2,250 |
District 32
Kasunic represents Pennsylvania Senate District 32. District 32 includes all of Fayette County[6].
Personal
Kasunic is single and resides in Dunbar Township, Pennsylvania.
External links
- Profile from the Pennsylvania Senate website
- Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Sen. Kasunic's website
References
- ↑ 2010 general election results from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State's office
- ↑ "Pennsylvania State Senate official election results for 2006"
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on 2006 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2006 Campaign contributors to Rich Kasunic
- ↑ "Pennsylvania Senate" Map of Pennsylvania Senate Districts
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