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Richard Mirabito
| Richard Mirabito | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 83 | ||
| 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 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Mirabito earned his BS in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University in 1978. He went on to receive his JD from Boston College Law School.
Mirabito has worked in the following positions: Law Clerk for United States District Court Judge Malcolm Muir, Union Organizer, Court Counsel for the Supreme Court of the Republic of Palau, Landlord, and Attorney.
Mirabito was a candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2006 but was not elected. He then joined the Pennsylvania House in 2009. He has served in that position since, representing the 83rd District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Mirabito served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs | ||||
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Center for Rural Pennsylvania | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Mirabito served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs | ||||
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Mirabito served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging & Older Adult Services | ||||
| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs | ||||
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Finance, Secretary | ||||
Elections
2012
Mirabito ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 83. Mirabito ran unchallenged in the Democratic primary on April 24 and defeated Harry Rogers (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 83, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Richard Mirabito Incumbent |
58.7% | 13,318 | |
| Republican | Harry Rogers | 41.3% | 9,369 | |
| Total Votes | 22,687 | |||
2010
Mirabito won re-election to the 83rd District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated Republican Dave Huffman in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 83 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Richard Mirabito (D)
|
8,596 | 52.4% | ||
| Dave Huffman (R) | 7,815 | 47.6% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Mirabito won election to the 83rd District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 14,057 votes, defeating Republican Dave Huffman (10,285).[4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 83 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Richard Mirabito (D)
|
14,057 | 57.8% | ||
| Dave Huffman (R) | 10,285 | 42.3% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Mirabito received $225,698 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Richard Mirabito's campaign in 2010 | |
| House Democratic Campaign Cmte Of Pennsylvania | $57,320 |
| Pennsylvania Democratic Party | $22,286 |
| Pennsylvania Association For Justice | $16,500 |
| Rendell For Governor | $15,000 |
| Citizens To Elect Dwight Evans For State Representative | $12,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $225,698 |
Personal
Mirabito has a wife, Sara.
Recent news
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Richard Mirabito News Feed
- Marino and Thompson favor health care repeal - Williamsport Sun-Gazette
- Local legislators favor funding for the FAA - Williamsport Sun-Gazette
- Controversy builds over Loyalsock forest drilling - Citizens Voice
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Richard Mirabito
- 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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